Hallyu star actor So Ji Sub (37) clarified the rumor and he and Jooyeon (27) of girl group After School are dating, saying that they are only good friends, denying the article on the January issue of a woman's magazine Woman Sense.

So Ji Sub's agency 51K in the afternoon of December 23, 2013, said in an official statement, "So Ji Sub and Jooyeon of girl group After School are not dating. They have only met a few times to eat with other colleagues. They are only good friends." The official statement also clarified about the trip to the United States. According to the official statement, "So Ji Sub and Jooyeon of After School never traveled to the United States together. They are not close enough to go on trips together as reported in the magazine."

According to So Ji Sub's acquaintance, "After confirming with So Ji Sub, G.O. of MBLAQ never introduced So Ji Sub and Jooyeon of After School. They were only eating food together with other friends and colleagues."

So Ji Sub's agency 51K added, "I hope this relationship rumor is not hurting others, such as Jooyeon or G.O. I appreciate the attention, and I will try to appear to the fans with good works."

In related news, So Ji Sub is resting after filming SBS TV drama "Master of Sun" which aired its last episode on October of 2013.