Wed Jan 08 05:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Squid Game Star Lee Jung-jae’s Love Life as Rich as His Career
**SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA** – Lee Jung-jae, the South Korean actor who captivated audiences worldwide with his role in Netflix’s hit series *Squid Game*, is not only a successful actor but also enjoys a high-profile relationship. His girlfriend, Lim Sae-ryung, is the Vice Chairwoman of Daesung Group, a prominent South Korean conglomerate, and comes from a wealthy chaebol family.
Lim, who graduated from New York University, joined Daesung Group in 2012 and has been a key figure in the company’s food business strategy. Previously married to Lee Jae-yong, the current chairman of Samsung Electronics and one of South Korea’s richest individuals, she has two children from that marriage.
Lee Jung-jae, whose career spans decades, starting with his debut in *An Affair* in the late 1990s, experienced a resurgence in the 2010s with roles in films like *The Housemaid*. His performance in *Squid Game* propelled him to global stardom. Interestingly, *Squid Game* creator Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed he cast Lee Jung-jae specifically to subvert the actor’s typically cool image, aiming to showcase a more vulnerable side.
The couple made a public appearance together at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, where Lee Jung-jae made history by winning Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his *Squid Game* performance – a first for a non-English language role. This marks a significant milestone in Lee’s successful career, and his relationship with Lim Sae-ryung adds another layer to the compelling narrative of his life both on and off screen. The actor was previously in a relationship with actress Kim Min-hee from 2003 to 2006.
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