A recent conversation on social media between actress Jung Eun Chae and visual artist Kim Chung Jae has brought their relationship back into the spotlight, almost two years after it was first made public.
On February 13, Kim posted several pictures on Instagram to let everyone know that he was taking part in a global art project. Fans noticed Jung's response to the post, and the update quickly became popular online.
Kim, a product designer who became a visual artist and became famous after appearing on the MBC variety show "I Live Alone" as a friend of webtoon artist Kian84, talked about starting the new year with the project.
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Kim wrote in the caption for his post, "As this is my first project kicking off the new year of 2026, I approached it with a particularly strong sense of determination."
He went on to say what he hoped the audience would get out of the experience, writing, "From encounters that begin within a single individual to those that expand to all of us, I hope viewers can experience something intriguing and feel small changes as they come face to face with the work."
As people sent in their best wishes, Jung Eun Chae left clapping emojis in the comments. Later, Kim sent a hand-heart emoji, which many fans saw as a sign that their relationship is still strong.
Koreaboo says that the interaction quickly spread through online communities, where people noticed how much the couple supported each other in public. The outlet said that the two people, both born in 1986, met through a friend.
They officially announced their relationship in March 2024. At the time, local news outlets like News1 reported on the confirmation, which was the first time anyone publicly talked about their relationship.
Even though Jung has been in trouble in the past, the couple has kept their relationship mostly private but open by making occasional public gestures on social media.
Fans see Jung Eun Chae's latest Instagram interaction as a quiet but clear update on her relationship status, putting her back in the spotlight.
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