Actor Lee Hyo-jung opens meat restaurant as son announces marriage

Actor Lee Hyo-jung is starting a new chapter as a meat restaurant owner following news that his son, Lee Yu-jin, is marrying actress Cha Gyeong-eun. The couple, who have been dating since June, are expecting a child.

Actor Lee Hyo-jung is entering a second chapter of life, opening a new restaurant business following news of his son's marriage and pregnancy. Having lived his life as an actor, he is now starting a new journey as a meat restaurant owner. While his son, Lee Yu-jin, has stepped in to promote the family business, a striking video of Lee Hyo-jung dancing to music by ATEEZ has surfaced, bringing laughter to viewers.

Lee Yu-jin recently posted a video on his social media featuring his father, Lee Hyo-jung, dancing, which was created using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. In the video, Lee Hyo-jung moves to the rhythm of "BAD" by the group ATEEZ. The footage has drawn attention for showing a side of him quite different from the serious image he typically maintains as an actor. The son personally produced the video to promote the newly opened meat restaurant, revealing a playful rapport between father and son.

Along with the video, Lee Yu-jin wrote, "I don't know why I have to post this on my feed, but I made it because they kept asking me to for the restaurant opening. Please don't covet my feed now." He used witty humor to describe the situation of fulfilling his father's request while his social media account is being utilized as a promotional tool. The combination of his playful reaction and the AI-implemented dance of his father provided a unique sense of humor.

In addition to the new business, Lee Hyo-jung is celebrating family milestones. His son, Lee Yu-jin, announced his marriage to actress Cha Gyeong-eun, followed by news of her pregnancy. As Lee Yu-jin has expanded his career as both an actor and a director, this news of him starting a family with a life partner is expected to hold special meaning for Lee Hyo-jung.

Lee Yu-jin did not hide his affection for Cha Gyeong-eun when announcing the marriage. "In my 20s, I became an actor, and this year, in my 30s, I became a director, which was a long-held dream," he stated. "My final dream was to meet someone I feel I want to live my life devoted to." He confessed that after achieving his goals as an actor and director, meeting the person he wants to spend his life with has become his greatest dream.

Lee Yu-jin's expression toward Cha Gyeong-eun was even more special. He introduced her as "the person I want to talk to first at the end of a busy day." He further expressed his gratitude, noting that she is the person who made the impossible possible with a warm word even when he could not believe in himself. His confession, which emphasized emotional support and daily conversation over grand descriptions, offered a glimpse into their relationship.

The connection between the two began through Lee Yu-jin's first directorial work, "Cast if you see the path!" According to his agency, Lee Yu-jin fell in love at first sight with Cha Gyeong-eun, whom he met during the production, and actively expressed his feelings after filming concluded. The two have been dating since June with the intention of marriage, and the wedding is expected to be held privately with only family and close acquaintances in attendance. Their relationship, which began through their work together, has resulted in marriage.

Cha Gyeong-eun's family connections have also drawn interest. She is the younger sister of actor Kim Seung-yun, and Kim Seung-yun is married to actor Jang Dong-yoon. Consequently, Lee Yu-jin and Jang Dong-yoon will become brothers-in-law after the marriage. Along with the news of the wedding, interest continues to grow both within and outside the entertainment industry due to the interconnected family ties between the actors.

Lee Yu-jin debuted in the 2013 MBC drama "The Goddess of Fire" and has appeared in various works such as "Age of Youth 2," "Familiar Wife," "Be Melodramatic," "Do You Like Brahms?", and "Three Bold Siblings." Recently, he has expanded his activities by challenging himself not only in acting but also in directing. At the same time his son announces a new beginning through marriage and pregnancy, Lee Hyo-jung has also taken on a new challenge as an entrepreneur by opening a restaurant.

As major changes arrive in his son's life, Lee Hyo-jung has also jumped into a new venture. With the appearance of an AI video of him dancing to ATEEZ's music to celebrate the restaurant opening, his transformation is generating pleasant buzz. His willingness to enjoy new challenges without being tied to his established image as an actor, coupled with his family's joyous news, is drawing attention to Lee Hyo-jung's second act in life.

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