# Lee Dong-gun Explains Closing His Jeju Cafe, Plans Seoul Move

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- Published: 2026-11-03T02:46:02.747Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> Actor Lee Dong-gun has spoken publicly about closing his Jeju cafe and plans to reopen it in Seoul.

## Key points

1. Lee Dong-gun opened the Jeju cafe in April of last year.
2. He closed it in July, citing a restructuring.
3. He said running it long-distance was harder than he expected.

Actor Lee Dong-gun has explained why he closed his cafe in Jeju and revealed plans to relocate it to Seoul. He spoke about the decision on SBS's variety show *Mi Woo Sae Ki* (*Mi Woo Sae Ki*, also known as *Mi Woo Sae*), which aired on the 1st.

## What happened to the Jeju cafe?

Lee Dong-gun opened the cafe in Aewol-eup, Jeju, in April of last year. It drew attention for its popularity, and fans reportedly lined up before it opened. In July, the cafe abruptly announced a restructuring and closed. Rumors later spread that it had failed.

## Why did he close it?

On the show, Lee Dong-gun said he had run the Jeju cafe for nearly one year and six months. He admitted the process was harder than he expected. He said he was doing his best but struggled to fully satisfy customers, and that the pressure built up over time.

## Is the cafe moving to Seoul?

Yes. Lee Dong-gun said in a live broadcast and again on the show that he is preparing to relocate to Seoul. After consulting space planner Yoo Jeong-su, he decided to make the move. Yoo said Lee is preparing a more ambitious project in the capital.

## What about the original space?

Reports in September said a fashion brand store is now operating in the location where the cafe used to be.

## For international fans

Lee Dong-gun is best known as an actor, and his cafe ventures have drawn interest from fans as a personal side project. Viewers outside Korea can follow his updates through his official cafe account and broadcast appearances.

## FAQ

### Where was Lee Dong-gun's original cafe?

The cafe was located in Aewol-eup, Jeju, and opened in April of last year.

### Will Lee Dong-gun's cafe reopen in Seoul?

Lee Dong-gun said in a live broadcast and on the show that he plans to move the cafe to Seoul. No opening date has been announced in the reporting.

## Sources

- [Xportsnews](https://www.xportsnews.com/article/2214145)

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