"Rumor that Jeju cafe went bankrupt, is it true?"…Lee Dong-gun personally reveals his status after closure

Actor Lee Dong-gun clarified the rumors of "bankruptcy" after closing his Jeju Island cafe in just one year and six months.

In an episode of the SBS variety show 'My Unpretty Little Baby' (abbreviated as 'Mi-woo-sae') aired on the 1st, space planner Yoo Jung-soo's studio was visited by Im Won-hee, Lee Dong-gun, and Cho Jin-se.

Lee Dong-gun is known to have sought advice from Yoo Jung-soo when he previously opened a cafe in Jeju Island.

Yoo Jung-soo's studio featured lush green plants and a swimming pool. Cho Jin-se marveled, saying, "It feels like I'm abroad," and Yoo Jung-soo replied, "I made it feel that way."

When Im Won-hee asked if he uses the swimming pool, Yoo Jung-soo confessed, "I am a cleaning helper. No matter how much I clean all day, it never seems to end."

In response, Lee Dong-gun chimed in, saying that when he commuted to his Jeju Island cafe, the first thing he did was clean the pond.

Hearing this, Im Won-hee asked about the current status of the Jeju Island cafe, saying, "I heard rumors that the Jeju Island cafe went bankrupt, what happened?"

Lee Dong-gun explained that operating by commuting between Seoul and Jeju was too difficult, stating, "We are simply preparing to relocate to Seoul. We operated in Jeju Island for almost one year and six months. Coming back and forth was much harder than I expected."

Lee Dong-gun then drew attention by revealing, "I do my best as I see it, but I can't make everyone satisfied. Because of this difficulty, I consulted with (Yoo) Jung-soo, who is like an older brother to me. We decided to work harder in nearby Seoul. We are preparing."

Yoo Jung-soo announced, "We are preparing to do it even more stylishly in Seoul."

The cafe 'Oasis 80', which Lee Dong-gun opened in Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju last April, announced a renovation in July, but it was revealed in September that the business had effectively ceased operations as another brand's store moved into the space.

He has drawn much attention by revealing everything from the preparation process for opening the cafe to its direct operation through 'Mi-woo-sae'.