Lee Dong-gun to film 'Divorce Mediation Camp' after closing his Jeju cafe

Latest updates from the filming site immediately following news of the Jeju Aewol-eup cafe renovation

Actor Lee Dong-gun has revealed himself focusing on his main profession, broadcasting activities. On the 7th, Lee Dong-gun posted a short video on his personal social media account capturing the filming scene of the JTBC entertainment program 'Divorce Deliberation Camp'.

In the video, Lee Dong-gun is seen participating in filming wearing a gray suit in a set that looks like an actual courtroom. The footage shows him focusing on the recording with a somewhat tense expression and preparing for filming among the staff. This is the first time the filming site has been revealed since he joined the program.

On the previous day, the 6th, Lee Dong-gun shared news regarding the renovation of his cafe located in Aewol-eup, Jeju, which he has been operating since last year. Through the cafe's official SNS, a notice was posted stating that the cafe would undergo a renovation period starting July 9th, expressing gratitude to those who have cherished the shop. Some speculated that the decision to close the cafe coincided with his joining 'Divorce Deliberation Camp', but no specific reason for the closure was disclosed.

Joining as a family investigator after Jin Tae-hyun's departure... First broadcast scheduled for July

On April 29th, Lee Dong-gun heard from JTBC that he would be joining as a new fixed member of 'Divorce Deliberation Camp'. At the time, the production team announced that Lee Dong-gun had recently completed his first recording and would appear as a fixed member starting this July.

He will take over the role of the family investigator for the male participants, succeeding Jin Tae-hyun, who led the program for the past two years. Jin Tae-hyun stated that after finishing his last recording in early April, he was informed of the decision to step down by the production team through his manager. Jin Tae-hyun said, "I heard the explanation and decision regarding my departure from the production team through my manager."

Lee Dong-gun will work alongside Seo Jang-hoon and Park Ha-sun. Together, they will accompany couples facing divorce crises as they reflect on their relationships and seek solutions with the help of experts.

From his relationship with Jo Yoon-hee to operating a cafe in Jeju}

Lee Dong-gun first met Jo Yoon-hee while appearing in the KBS 2TV weekend drama 'Laverrier Tailor Shop Gentlemen' in 2016. The two developed a romantic relationship and married in 2017, having a daughter in December of the same year. They later underwent a mutual divorce in May 2020, and Jo Yoon-hee currently holds the custody.

Lee Dong-gun also shared updates on his recent life, having reinvented himself as a 'Jeju cafe owner' in 2025. His daily life of brewing coffee and welcoming customers was also shown through SBS 'My Little Old Boy'. Meanwhile, JTBC's 'Divorce Deliberation Camp' airs every Thursday at 10:30 PM.

Background and Context

On April 29th, Lee Dong-gun was notified by JTBC of his joining as a fixed member of 'Divorce Deliberation Camp'. At the time, the production team stated that he had already completed his first recording.

Jin Tae-hyun stepped down from his MC position, which he held for two years, after finishing his last recording in early April. Jin Tae-hyun reported that he heard the explanation regarding the decision to step down from the production team through his manager.