Yoon Chae-kyung and Lee Yong-dae: A Year of Dating and Recent Updates

Former APRIL member Yoon Chae-kyung, 29, and Olympic badminton icon Lee Yong-dae, 37, have reportedly been dating for approximately a year, sparking public interest in their relationship. While initial reports surfaced in November 2025, recent social media activity from Yoon Chae-kyung has drawn further attention to the couple.

Dating Rumors and Agency Response

In November 2025, media outlet SpoTV reported that Yoon Chae-kyung and Lee Yong-dae had been dating for around a year, introducing each other as boyfriend and girlfriend to friends Koreaboo. Despite the eight-year age gap, the pair reportedly share a close bond. Yoon Chae-kyung’s agency, PA Entertainment, responded to the rumors by stating it was “difficult to confirm details of her private life” SBS Star.

Lee Yong-dae’s Background

Lee Yong-dae is a celebrated South Korean badminton player with a distinguished Olympic career. He won mixed doubles gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, men’s doubles bronze at the 2012 London Olympics, and team gold and men’s doubles silver at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games SBS Star. He was previously married to actress Byun Soo-mi (also known as Han Soo Hyun) in 2017, but they divorced a year later and he is now raising his daughter as a single father SBS Star, DailyWeby.

Yoon Chae-kyung’s Career

Yoon Chae-kyung debuted in 2012 with the girl group PURETTY and later participated in “KARA Project” and “Produce 101.” She re-debuted with APRIL in 2016 and has since transitioned to acting, with roles in “Time to be together 1:11,” “Korea–Khitan War,” and “Confidence Man KR” SBS Star, DailyWeby.

Recent Social Media Update

On February 27th, Yoon Chae-kyung shared photos on her personal SNS, showcasing a more mature look and appearing to be on an overseas trip The Chosun Ilbo. This post has fueled further speculation about her relationship with Lee Yong-dae, though neither party has officially confirmed the status of their relationship.