Actor Lee Tae-sung breaks up with veterinarian Jo Hee-jin following her move to study in Milan

Actor Lee Tae-sung has confessed to his breakup with veterinarian Jo Hee-jin, whom he met through a blind date. Because their life directions and values differed, and because Jo Hee-jin was suddenly set to study abroad after being accepted to the University of Milan Medical School in Italy, the two decided to remain good friends rather than romantic partners.

In the Channel A program "Groom Class 2," which airs at 9 p.m. on the 6th, Lee Tae-sung is shown enjoying an outdoor gathering at the Han River with actress Oh Yeon-hee, his former co-star, and Kim Yo-han, Oh Yeon-hee's partner and same-age friend. While spending comfortable time with these long-time acquaintances, it is revealed how the unexpected variable of studying in Italy influenced the relationship between the two.

While in the car heading to the meeting place, Kim Yo-han asked Lee Tae-sung about the current status of Jo Hee-jin, the blind date partner who had garnered significant interest. Curiosity had been building regarding how the relationship with veterinarian Jo Hee-jin, whose meeting was previously revealed on broadcast and drew viewer attention, was progressing.

Upon receiving the question, Lee Tae-sung hesitated briefly before calmly admitting the breakup, stating, "It didn't work out." This news confirms that the relationship between the two, which was expected to develop following the blind date, ultimately concluded without becoming a romantic couple.

Explaining the reason for the breakup, Lee Tae-sung said, "As we talked, there were parts where we did not match in terms of life direction, pace, and values." He implied that rather than being a simple matter of emotion, there were differences in the lifestyles they pursued and their thoughts regarding the future.

The decisive factor was Jo Hee-jin's decision to study abroad. Lee Tae-sung revealed, "Hee-jin recently was accepted to the University of Milan Medical School and is suddenly set to go abroad to study." He added, "Since she is someone with clear dreams and goals she wants to achieve, we decided to remain good friends while supporting each other's futures." He explained that he settled the relationship by respecting Jo Hee-jin's choice to take on a new challenge toward her dreams.

The end of the romance does not mean Lee Tae-sung's expectations for a new relationship have vanished. He expressed his willingness to seek a new connection, stating, "My heart is still open to dating, and I intend to try again." Although the meeting that brought excitement through a blind date ended with regret, he revealed his honest intention to seek love again.

As Lee Tae-sung personally explained the process of his breakup with Jo Hee-jin, their meeting has entered a new phase. While they have decided to remain friends supporting each other's dreams and futures, attention is focused on his next steps as he intends to challenge himself in dating once more.

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