The lady who once captured the heart of South Korea's Top Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon, is currently in the news.

Lee Sa-gang (LSG), who studied filmmaking in London, has reportedly directed a couple of MVs recently such as Tataclan's Chopsticks and Fly to the Sky's Drink and Tell. But that's just to whet your appetite. The main reason she has returned to Korea is to make her feature directorial debut! More on that later.

Back in December 2003, Bae Yong-joon revealed to the public that he was dating Lee Sa-gang. The then 23-year-old LSG was on the receiving end of much attention both in Korea and Japan. However, the relationship lasted as long as most Hollywood marriages.

The couple called it quits in the summer of 2004 because of their busy schedules. At that time, LSG was already enrolled in a London film school, so after the break-up, she went to Britain.

Lee, now 28, returned to South Korea last year because she was given the opportunity to direct a movie. The talented lady will not only direct, but will also be penning the script for the film, which is reportedly a melodramatic love story between a top Korean star and a Japanese woman.

Famous ex-boyfriend aside, LSG is making a name of her own. "I got a Master's from the Central St. Martin's college of Art and have been working for various ad agencies in London and France. I have also worked as a model for sportswear companies," LSG revealed.

Apart from that, she also created buzz in the indie circuit with her first short film Sputnik. It was selected as the best student film by the London Film School back in 2002 and was even shown at the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts).

Now that LSG has returned to her homeland, will she be looking to rekindle the romance with a certain Hallyu superstar? We don't know. But LSG's Papa, Lee Jae-yoon, has spoken up saying that he trusts his daughter to make the right decisions.

Papa Lee said: "He (Bae) was so busy so he could not marry soon and Sa Gang had to wait at least three or four years and she just could not do that. She made the decision. I respect her and I let her make her own life decisions."

Source: StarNews with translations by Joe Gimm & BB's Ramblings

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He's so good-looking he deserves a good-looking gal too.

ive never heard anything about her before aside from the fact that she's the ex of Bae Yong-joon, not until now. Good to see she's doing great in her profession.

Oh wow it's like a real romance story! I bet the LSG wants to renew her relationship with BYJ, and BYJ feels the same way. But BYJ keeps running into this commoner woman who probably accidentally broke his cellphone and BYJ wants her to replace it. After fighting with eachother, BYJ slowly falls in love with the commoner. AND LSG get's jealous and tries to separate them...

eh Ron? I'm not sure if it's another fan fic you're telling or a real event... lol

LSG is a pretty talented lady so regardless if the guy is a hallyu star or not, the guy will definitely fall for her... Besides, BYJ needs a woman that has made a name of her own so that she will not feel alone and insecure from BYJ's fame and fortune.. so good luck to both of them whether they'll get back together or continue with their separate lives

I'm rooting for the commoner woman though ... But wow that girl LSG directs than acts! She could be an actress with that face! Usually my idea of a director are Steven Spielberg or Peter Jackson Look-alikes... not HOT girls! This is a story that could be turned into a good drama!

would you like to do a romance drama fic this time Ron? be sure you'll put me in there lol....

well as for my opinion, there were rumors that BYJ and Lee Ji Ah (his co-star in The Legend, plays Sujini) were dating but they denied it. when they left for Japan to promote The Legend, while interviewing the three main casts, BYJ couldnt look straight into LJA's eyes i dont know if he was shy or the two has a "thing" but id rather like BYJ to be with LJA than LSG cause LSG once made BYJ oppa broken hearted.

And i bet if their path will cross cause BYJ is in New York for rehabilitation treatment
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here is latest news from Korean Reporter in New York:

BYJ, deeply indulged in rehabilitation treatment and visiting gourmet restaurants in New York
[Newsen]7/2/08 07:43:42



BYJ, Hallyu star, is deeply indulged in life in NY, USA.

BYJ, having flown to New York on June 10, after finishing schedule of premiere for drama 'TWSSG' and various interviews that were proceeded in Tokyo and Osaka in early June, is taking a rest in that locality including visiting (with inquiry) gourmet restaurants along with rehabilitation treatment there.

Having lived uncomfortable life as he walked on clutches while getting physical therapy until past March due to injuries he suffered from filming of the 'TWSSG' in November of the last year, he was relieved of having to use clutches that he walked with for over 4 months on April 1.

However, his physical condition has not recovered 100% complete normal condition. Because he has not yet recovered completely, he is building body while receiving rehabilitative treatment in New York.

A person close to him told, "BYJ began building body with exercises, etc. while getting rehabilitative treatment in New York," and "He goes to various gourmet restaurant in New York, and we heard that he bumps into fans by chance."

BYJ unfolded passionate acting as he played the title role of an MBC fantasy epic history drama 'TWSSG', that ended showing on December 5 in the last year. At the time, he suffered from total of 4 injuries while filming. In particular, he was in a situation of not being able to avoid a surgery as he was diagnosed ruptured intervertebral discs in cervical spine while filming an action scene. However, he could not take cast in a situation where he was obliged to the last minutes filming so that he finished all the filming by exerting super-human power.

BYJ became a topic of talks as he was awarded the grand award as he went up stage walking on clutches at the MBC Acting Grand Award ceremony in the end of December, last year.

Reported by Lee Jaewhan,star@newsen.com
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Wow, I didn't even know that he had a gf before.