Jung Ho Yeon has officially addressed the rumor regarding her relationship with NBA star Devin Booker.
Other than her current dating status, the "Squid Game" star also talked about her sudden fame and the overwhelming response of the public.
As she takes on a new character for the upcoming project "Disclaimer," the South Korean model and actress graced Elle to talk about her life in Hollywood and how everything changed after joining the Netflix series.
Showing off her beauty with fierce poses, Jung Ho Yeon set the record straight regarding the dating rumors with Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker.
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When asked about the truth behind the NBA star sliding into her DMs, the actress suggests it was fake news, shutting down rumors that they are dating.
"I don't even know who he is," she added.
Back in April, rumor sparked that Devin Booker was shooting his shot at Jung Ho Yeon by sliding into her DMs. There was also a screenshot circulating on the internet showing Jung Ho Yeon's comment section with Booker's flirty message saying that she should check her DMs, to which she responded "no," hard-passing on the NBA star's attention.
Other than being a Phoenix Suns player, Devin Booker previously dated model and reality star Kendall Jenner in November 2022 due to busy schedules.
Meanwhile, Jung Ho Yeon is currently dating her longtime boyfriend and South Korean actor Lee Dong Hwi, who is known for his roles in "Reply 1988" and "Chief Detective 1958."
Per reports, the model and actress began dating Dong Hwi at the end of 2015 and developed into an open romance a year later.
Did You Know? Jung Ho Yeon Named Her Rescued Cat After Her 'Squid Game' Character
Speaking of Jung Ho Yeon's boyfriend, she would often leave her cat to Lee Dong Hwi whenever she's away.
The "Squid Game" star told Elle that she named her pet, Sae Byeok, after her character in the Netflix series.
Interestingly, Sae Byeok was a cat that she rescued on the set of "Squid Game."
Expressing her love for furry animals, she said, "I'm in love with cats. They're very unkind. But that's why I love them."
Jung Ho Yeon Stars in Her First Hollywood Project
After "Squid Game," things went fast for Jung Ho Yeon, with her being nominated for various awards and winning her first acting award at the 2022 SAG Awards for Best Actress.
According to her, she took a brief break to process it all and described the skyrocketing fame as "pulled over in a wave-a wave of things happening to me, rather than out of my own conviction."
As she slowly gets back to being in the public eye, she shares how she managed to cope with the rapid response of the public.
"I am aware of hubris and wary of that in my acting. It can lead you to forget that what we're doing is a collaborative effort and can sometimes create rigidity in my thoughts or actions, so I really try to bring a mindset of flexibility and openness."
Interestingly, Jung Ho Yeon joins as one of the cast members in the psychological thriller series "Disclaimer" with Cate Blanchett, directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
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Written by Geca Flores
