Lovelyz member Lee Mijoo, left, and footballer Song Bum-keun / Captured from social media

Lovelyz member Lee Mijoo, 30, has made public her relationship with professional footballer Song Bum-keun, 27, who plays as a goalkeeper for J1 League club Shonan Bellmare and the South Korea national team.

A spokesperson from Lee's agency, Antenna, confirmed their relationship, saying, "They have mutual affection and are carefully getting to know each other."

They have been open about their relationship, sharing moments from their lives together on social media. Last week, both posted photos on their accounts showing them enjoying a meal together at a restaurant overseas, which captured the attention of their fans.

Lee, who debuted with Lovelyz in 2014, is well-known for her appearances on popular variety shows like "Hangout with Yoo" and "Sixth Sense." She also released a solo single titled "Movie Star" in May of last year.

Song, a former key goalkeeper for Jeonbuk Hyundai in K League 1 and a member of the Olympic football team, has been playing for Shonan Bellmare in Japan since last year. With this announcement, the couple has officially let their fans know they are in a relationship, confirming the speculations that had been circulating.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, sister publication of The Korea Times, was translated by generative AI and edited by staff of The Korea Times.