Every year, new Korean stars are embroiled in dating rumors. Paparazzi are always on the lookout for artists who are dating. Others admit their relationships, while some remain silent or deny the news about their private lives.
Lee Min Ho, Seo Ji Hye, BLACKPINK Jisoo, and more celebrities who are currently active in the industry were caught in dating rumors but denied the news to the public with the help of their respective agencies.
Seo Ji Hye and Kim Jung Hyun
One of the biggest dating rumors that made every "CLOY" fans rejoice is the second lead couple, Seo Ji Hye and Kim Jung Hyun. Dispatch published reports and photos showing that the former co-stars were allegedly secretly dating in real life.
The controversy appeared on April 8, 2021, and made headlines on various local and international entertainment news. However, both of the stars' agencies released statements stating that Ji Hye and Jung Hyun were not in a romantic relationship.
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They added that Kim Jung Hyun paid a visit to the actress' house to discuss his transfer to Seo Ji Hye's agency.
BLACKPINK Jisoo and Son Heung Min
Soccer player Son Heung Min and now idol-actress Jisoo of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK also made a buzz online after they were rumored to be in a relationship and fans got suspicious when the female star watched a soccer game in England in 2019.
Two years had passed, and the news appeared again on various online communities when they traveled to Seoul from France on the same day.
In response to the never-ending issue between the two, YG Entertainment publicly clarified that Jisoo and Son Heung Min are not dating. The agency also asked the public to refrain from spreading false rumors for it affects the image of the involved celebrities.
Lee Min Ho and Momoland Yeonwoo
All eyes were on South Korean superstar Lee Min Ho when he started to make a promotion for his drama "Pachinko." On August 30 of last year, Dispatch revealed that the actor and former MOMOLAND member Yeon woo has been going out for five months already. In addition to their report, Min Ho and Yeonwoo enjoy gaming and watching films together. The media outlet also added photos of the two during their dates.
Hence, MYM Entertainment, Lee Min Ho's agency, stated that they are just colleagues. Some of their mutual friends were also at the gathering during that time they got pictured by the paparazzi. The next day, Yeonwoo's label shared that upon talking with the female idol, her agency said that the "Pachinko" lead stars only have close relationships with each other.
Jang Ki Yong and Son Yeon Jae
While he's preparing for his small-screen comeback in "Now, We Are Breaking Up" last year, Korean heartthrob, Jang Ki Yong is reportedly dating female gymnast Son Yeon Jae.
The two were linked to each other in May 2021. The rumors started when a netizen found out about the same location on their Instagram posts. The news immediately occupied the headlines, in regards the news, Ki Yong's agency YG Entertainment and Yeon Jae's label denied the issue.
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