According to reports, 'Squid Game' star Lee Jung Jae secretly got married to his longtime girlfriend, Lim Se Ryung. She is the ex-wife of Samsung heir Lee Jae Yong.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleSquid Game actor Lee Jung Jae is making headlines for all things personal. His sudden decision to step away from the limelight left fans wondering what happened to their favorite star. His prolonged absence from screens has caught attention. Amid this, reports surfaced claiming that the actor may have secretly tied the knot with Lim Se Ryung. Now, the focus has shifted to Lee Jung Jae’s 'secret wife', Lim.
Lim Se Ryung belongs to one of South Korea’s most affluent families. She is the eldest daughter of Lim Chang Wook. For those unaware, Lim Chang Wook is the honorary chairman of Daesang Group, one of South Korea’s largest food conglomerates. The company was founded in 1956 and is known for its production of essential Korean staples like gochujang (red chili paste) and kimchi.
According to The Korea Times, Lim Se Ryung joined Daesang Group as a creative director in 2012. Later, in 2021, she was promoted to the position of vice-chairwoman. Se Ryung initially enrolled at Yonsei University as a business major but dropped out after her marriage to Samsung heir Lee Jae Yong. As per the South China Morning Post and The Korea Times, Se Ryung later resumed her studies at New York University, earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Lim Se Ryung’s first marriage to Samsung heir Lee Jae Yong was once the talk of the town. The ex-pair tied the knot in 1998. During their marriage, Se Ryung and Lee Jae Yong welcomed two children. However, they parted ways and got divorced in 2009. It was Se Ryung who filed for divorce from the Samsung heir. At the time, reports claimed that Se Ryung sought USD 345 million as alimony. Initially, Lim also asked for custody of their two children.
Later, the duo reached an agreement through a court-arranged settlement at the Seoul Family Court. Both sides reportedly agreed to the divorce terms. Lee Jae-yong retained custody of their two children. According to sources, Se Ryung agreed to give up custody of the children in exchange for a multi-million-dollar financial compensation package.
On November 14, 2026, Korean media outlet Nate reported that the Squid Game actor had been missing from the entertainment industry for nearly a year. Lee Jung Jae’s year-long absence sparked rumors that he had secretly married Lim Se Ryung. However, the Squid Game star addressed the rumors by posting a video on his social media account and explaining what had actually happened.
Lee initially planned to continue working on films and TV projects this year, in 2026. However, his skin condition started getting worse in the fall of 2025. The condition became so severe that he could not continue his work. As a result, he had to take a long break from acting to deal with his skin problems. During this break, the Squid Game star decided to explore the skincare and cosmetics industry.
Lee is developing his own skincare product line, particularly for people who struggle with skin problems. Reportedly, the skincare product line is almost complete and is expected to enter the market soon. According to reports, Lee Jae Yong and Lim Se Ryung crossed paths in 2005 through a mutual friend.
The Korea Herald reported that Lee Jae Yong and Lim Se Ryung’s romance began after the latter’s divorce. The couple confirmed their relationship later in 2015. According to Channel News Asia, Se Ryung and Jae Yong were seen in the Philippines in 2010. After making their relationship public, the couple attended many red carpet events hand-in-hand.
Congratulations to Lee Jae Yong and Lim Se Ryung.
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