The couple's marital life sparked discussion after musician Kim Hyung Suk posted a photo on his personal page showing them dining together. Lee Young Ae, 55, wore a floral dress with minimal makeup. Jung Ho Young, 75, also opted for a simple outfit.

According to HK01, many viewers expressed surprise at Jung Ho Young's youthful look, noting that the couple appears well-matched despite their 20-year age difference.

Lee Young Ae and her husband rarely appear in public. Photo: News1

Some speculate that their lifestyle contributes to their slow aging. Since giving birth to twins in 2011, Lee Young Ae has moved to the suburbs, living in a mountain-adjacent villa. The spacious home features a lawn for her children to play. Lee Young Ae cultivates flowers, vegetables, and root crops for her family.

In Femina magazine, the star described her kitchen as her second office. Her secret to health and maintaining her figure is immersing herself in nature and using eco-friendly products.

Lee Young Ae harvesting vegetables at her villa. Photo: Instagram/Lee Youngae

The actress and Jung Ho Young married in Hawaii in 2009. Jung Ho Young previously served as chairman of Korea Elecom, a major company specializing in the development of military training and simulation equipment in South Korea.

Lee Young Ae describes her husband as a warm and thoughtful man. "He knows how to care for others. What I like most about my husband is his gentleness and sincerity", the actress stated.

Lee Young Ae maintains a private personal life, rarely sharing photos of her husband and children. Last year, she revealed that her two children are currently in high school, with her daughter resembling her mother and her son favoring his father. Her daughter, Jung Seung Bin, has an interest in the entertainment industry and has participated in auditions for talent agencies. Occasionally, Lee Young Ae attends concerts with Seung Bin for bands her daughter enjoys.

The actress does not interfere with her children's choices, allowing Seung Bin to decide her future career. She stated: "I do not stop Seung Bin, to avoid her blaming me later, saying 'because of you, I couldn't achieve my dream'. She doesn't fully understand the difficulties in this field yet; she only sees the glamour and underestimates the challenges".

Lee Young Ae has been active in the entertainment industry for nearly 35 years, gaining fame through numerous television dramas such as Nhung tay dua kiet xuat, Anh em nha bac si, Phao hoa, and Nang Dae Jang Geum. During her children's early years, the actress took a hiatus from acting to prioritize family time. In recent years, she has returned to the screen, appearing in Maestra: Strings of Truth (2023) and Walking on Thin Ice (2025).

Nhu Anh