May it be a villain, supporting role, or a lead star, Kwak Si Yang could perfectly portray every character given to him. Currently, he is starring in the comedy crime K-drama "Cafe Minamdang" as former detective Gong Soo Cheol. Viewers are entertained by his chemistry with Seo In Guk and his on-screen romance with Kang Min Na.
Just like other celebrities, he was also caught up in dating rumors which involved his co-star.
Kwak Si Yang Relationship Rumors: Did He Date Im Ji Yeon?
In 2019, a rumor sparked that he is secretly dating his "Welcome 2 Life" co-star Im Ji Yeon.
At the time, industry officials shared that they became close while filming the comedy fantasy series.
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While some outlets pointed out that the two are indeed in a relationship, Kwak Si Yang and Im Ji Yeon's respective agencies clarified that the rumors are false.
"The dating rumors with Kwak Si Yang are not true," the actress' label said, while Kwak Si Yang's agency expressed the same thought and responded, "the dating rumors with Lim Ji Yeon are not true."
Kwak Si Yang Becomes Kim So Yeon's Husband in Reality Show 'We Got Married'
In 2012, MBC launched a reality show titled "We Got Married," where Kwak Si Yang is coupled up with award-winning actress Kim So Yeon, who at that time was not married yet to her now-husband, Lee Sang Woo.
The duo appeared in season 4, starting in episode 287 and ending in episode 316. Throughout the 209 days of marriage, Kwak Si Yang and Kim So Yeon entertained viewers with their undeniable chemistry.
Despite the seven-year age gap, there's s no denying they looked good together, especially how the actor swooned over Kim So Yeon's beauty.
As the reality show featured a honeymoon stage between the "couple," Kwak Si Yang showed off his romantic side and was not afraid to express his feelings by holding So Yeon's hand.
At one point, he even says, "We're married. We shouldn't be walking so far apart from each other," He tries to make the actress more comfortable with the PDA.
At the end of their virtual marriage, fans dubbed them the Si-So couple. During the show's interview, Kim So Yeon described Kwak Si yang as a "great man," while the actor responded, "Thank you for being with me. I really appreciate it.
Interestingly, in a 2016 interview, Kwak Si Yang recalled his experience with the MBC reality show and addressed rumors that they were dating in real life.
Sharing that they check on each other from time to time and watch each other's drama, he said, "some people ask if we are dating in real life, but no one can tell what might happen in the future," however, Kim So Yeon is now happily married to Lee Sang Woo.
