DL Group heiress Lee Joo-young sparks interest with Lee Seo-jin

DL Group owner Lee Joo-young shared photos and a video of actor Lee Seo-jin escorting her at an overseas luxury brand event on the 30th of last month. The footage, which Lee Joo-young later deleted, highlighted a close friendship between the influencer and the actor, whom she refers to as "Uncle."

Lee Joo-young, the fourth-generation owner of DL Group (formerly Daelim Group), has drawn attention by revealing affectionate moments shared with actor Lee Seo-jin. While interest focused on the close rapport between the two despite a 29-year age difference, curiosity grew after Lee Joo-young abruptly deleted a video showing Lee Seo-jin escorting her.

On the 30th of last month, Lee Joo-young shared photos and videos on her social media account from her attendance at an overseas luxury brand event. She shared her daily life at the venue with the short caption "After school." Among the various photos, the scene captured with Lee Seo-jin particularly caught the eye. Lee Joo-young expressed her joy, noting, "The first event overlapping with Uncle."

In the released photos, Lee Joo-young poses for the camera while pointing to Lee Seo-jin standing behind her. Lee Seo-jin also appeared in the frame with a relaxed expression, revealing a natural closeness. Despite the significant 29-year age gap, a familiar and comfortable atmosphere was felt between the two rather than any awkwardness.

The video released alongside the photos drew even more interest. The footage captured Lee Seo-jin escorting Lee Joo-young, focusing attention on their relationship. However, the video has since been deleted. While the specific reason for the deletion is unknown, screenshots of the video have spread online, keeping the meeting a hot topic.

Lee Joo-young is known to have maintained a friendly relationship with Lee Seo-jin, whom she calls "Seo-jin Uncle." This past May, she visited to support Lee Seo-jin's first stage play, "Uncle Vanya." Interest in their connection intensified when it was revealed that Lee Joo-young went to support Lee Seo-jin as he performed the famous play by Russian author Anton Chekhov.

However, the specific timing and circumstances of how the two became close have not been disclosed. This meeting at the luxury brand event is being viewed as a confirmation of their existing friendship. Some reactions suggest a level of intimacy beyond that of mere event attendees, given that Lee Joo-young personally used the term "Uncle."

Lee Joo-young is the great-granddaughter of the late Lee Jae-jun, the first chairman and founder of DL Group. She is the granddaughter of Honorary Chairman Lee Jun-yong and the eldest daughter of Kemtech CEO Lee Hae-chang. She currently works as an influencer, sharing her daily life and fashion through social media. Daelim Group changed its name to DL Group in 2021 following a reorganization into a holding company structure.

Lee Seo-jin debuted in the entertainment industry in 1999 with the drama "Waves" and established his position as an actor through various works such as "Damo," "Phoenix," and "Lee San, Wind in the Palace." He is also well known for being a graduate of New York University with a degree in Business Administration. He enjoys widespread public love for his unique, nonchalant yet humorous charm in variety programs such as "Grandpas Over Flowers," "Three Meals a Day," "Youn's Kitchen," and "Jinny's Kitchen."

The two-shot of the pair captured at this event sparked interest due to the meeting between an actor and a chaebol family influencer. In particular, curiosity regarding their friendship continues to grow as Lee Joo-young naturally calls Lee Seo-jin "Uncle" and the video of him escorting her was revealed. With the deleted video also drawing attention, this meeting remains a notable moment online.

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