Is Lee Min-ho Dating Joanna Chun? Here’s What We Know
Speculation about a potential romance between Korean superstar Lee Min-ho and Joanna Chun, the daughter of Paradise Group’s chairman, exploded on social media on October 3, 2024. Netizens have pieced together several clues pointing to their relationship, from shared social circles to overlapping travel schedules. Could this be the next power couple of South Korea?
Who Is Joanna Chun?
Joanna Chun is no stranger to the spotlight. She is the daughter of Philip Chun, chairman of the Paradise Group, a South Korean conglomerate that operates casinos, hotels, and resorts exclusively for foreigners. Her grandfather, Chun Rak-Won, founded the group, which has since grown into a multi-industry empire. Despite her family’s wealth, Joanna is also known for her connections in the entertainment world, including her close friendships with BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Jisoo.
Her father, Philip Chun, holds an estimated net worth of $765 million, though he dropped from the Forbes billionaire list in 2015. He is also known for his artistic side, having graduated from Berklee College of Music. While Joanna has remained relatively private, her name regularly surfaces in high-profile rumors, including a previous one linking her to BTS’s V.
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| Joanna Chun with Jennie |
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| Joanna Chun with Jisoo |
Speculation Surrounding Their Relationship
What has fans buzzing is the consistent overlap in Lee Min-ho and Joanna Chun’s travel schedules. Lee Min-ho has made frequent trips to Japan in 2024, staying at Edisonhotels even though he has had no official work engagements there. Similarly, Joanna Chun has traveled to Japan regularly, staying at the same hotel and visiting as often as every month.
In addition to their matching travel logs, both were seen at the same events, sparking further rumors. They were spotted together at G-Dragon’s New Year’s party in January, and on July 23, 2024, both attended a private party in Japan. These sightings have made fans speculate that the two could be in a relationship.
Their Social Circle
The shared company of mutual friends adds fuel to the speculation. Lee Min-ho and Joanna Chun are known to move in the same circles, with connections to fashion designers, photographers, and artists. This deepens the belief that the two might be involved romantically, though neither has confirmed the rumors.
Lee Min-ho’s Past Relationships
Lee Min-ho’s love life has always been a topic of public interest. He has openly dated actresses Park Min-young and Suzy in the past, and in 2021, he was rumored to be dating MOMOLAND’s Yeonwoo. However, those rumors were quickly shut down by their agencies.
Another rumored romance involved Lee Min-ho and Kim Go-eun, his co-star from The King: Eternal Monarch. Despite fans shipping them since 2020, both parties have kept their relationship status under wraps. In 2023, when both were seen wearing rings, engagement rumors flared up, but Kim Go-eun clarified that her ring was simply a birthday gift from her mother.
Although no official confirmation has been made by either party, the speculation surrounding Lee Min-ho and Joanna Chun’s potential romance continues to grow. With both sharing similar travel patterns, attending the same events, and moving in overlapping social circles, fans remain eager for more clues about their relationship status. For now, it's all whispers and speculation, but time will tell if these two are indeed South Korea’s next power couple.
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