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Lee Ji-hye

Lee Ji-hye is a Korean journalist and author based in Seoul, South Korea. She specializes in Korean entertainment news, with a particular focus on K-drama actors and K-pop idols. Her recent articles for dmnews.com have covered the controversial scandal involving actor Kim Soo-hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron, as well as the latest developments in the K-pop industry. With over five years of experience in the industry, she provides insightful and balanced coverage of the Korean pop culture landscape. Ji-hye graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in journalism. She is fluent in English and Korean, which allows her to analyze and report on trends from both local and international perspectives. In her free time, Ji-hye enjoys attending K-pop concerts, watching K-dramas, and keeping up with the latest celebrity news.

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