Jung Ryeo Won may be romantically paired with Lee Dong Wook in the drama "Bubble Gum" but she was recently the subject of dating rumors with singer Park Hyo Shin
The Korean media outlet Kookmin Ilbo quoted more than one anonymous source. Their sources said that the celebrities were not only dating but were already meeting with wedding planners to arrange the details of their upcoming ceremony.
The newspaper's sources said that the couple had seriously dated for a while and that their relationship was an open secret among their fans.
Both of the stars' agencies denied that the stars had wedding plans or that they were even dating. In fact, Park Hyo Shin could not remember meeting Jung Ryeo Won.
Some of the dating rumors were based on the fact that the two appear in a photograph together backstage at one of his musical performances. It was later revealed that the photo was cut out of a larger group photo. Jung attended the concert with her friends, which included installation artist Im Su Mi. Key East confirmed that Jung did go to the singer's concert because she is a fan but there is nothing more to their relationship.
The Korea Times reported that Jung attended his concert in December and a performance of his musical in May. Park Hyo Shin played Erik in the musical "The Phantom," which started its run in April 2015 at Chungmu Art Hall in Seoul.
Jung Ryeo Won appeared in "My Lovely Kim Sam Soon," "History of a Salaryman," "King of Dramas" and "Medical Top Team." "Bubble Gum is not her first drama with Lee Dong Wook. They previously appeared together in the 2003 drama "Do The Right Thing." Three years ago Jung was rumored to be dating Uhm Tae Woong but both actors denied that they were in a relationship.
Park Hyo Shin's agency, Jellyfish Entertainment, said he did not remember meeting Jung Ryeo Won. He will probably remember who she is now.