Plenty of K-dramas had meet-cute moments on the set of filming their series or movies, while others reportedly dated someone from the music industry.

Unfortunately, because of their status and being a public figure, intense rumors about dating scandals take place.

Interestingly, some K-drama actors chose to continue their budding relationship with K-pop stars despite the intrigues and brutal opinions of the media and fans.

Keep reading to learn more about K-drama actors who dated K-pop stars.

Lee Jae Wook and aespa's Karina

On February 27, Dispatch broke the news regarding Lee Jae Wook and aespa Karina's relationship. The outlet also mentioned that the two first met at Milan Fashion Week 2024 during the Prada show and began dating since then.

Shortly after the dating reports circulated, Lee Jae Wook's agency, C-JeS Studios, confirmed the news, saying that he and the K-pop stars "are getting to know each other."

The same went for Karina's agency, SM Entertainment, and commented, "Karina and Lee Jae Wook are getting to know each other."

Lee Jae Wook is currently starring in his K-drama comeback, "The Impossible Heir," while Karina made headlines after releasing her apology letter in response to the dating news.

Ahn Bo Hyun and BLACKPINK's Jisoo

In August 2023, the public was surprised by the unexpected dating news involving Ahn Bo Hyun and BLACKPINK's Jisoo. At the time, Dispatch revealed photos of the duo, who met up at the K-pop star's place.

Both Ahn Bo Hyun and Jisoo's respective agencies confirmed the news, stating that they "are getting to know each other with positive feelings."

Unfortunately, two months after the news about their relationship, reports mentioned that the couple had broken up.

"Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun's relationship naturally became distant due to their busy schedules, and they recently broke up," an industry representative shared.

IU and Lee Jong Suk

Before starring in various K-dramas and movies like "Hotel Del Luna" and "Dream," IU made a name for herself in the music industry.

As for Lee Jong Suk, fans are swooning over his characters in "Doctor Stranger," "Pinocchio," and more.

Their relationship started as friends and was strictly professional, as they were both part of an SBS music show, and even after the program ended in 2012, they maintained their closeness.

Fast forward to 2022, when Lee Jong Suk won Daesang, or grand prize, at the 2022 MBC Drama Awards, where he made an intriguing acceptance speech.

It was after he mentioned and thanked "someone" special to him.

On December 31, 2022, Dispatch once again raised dating speculations involving Lee Jong Suk and IU after they were spotted in Nagoya, Japan.

The news went on, and Dispatch revealed them as their 2023 New Year couple, adding that they have been dating for four months.

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Written by Geca Wills