What do Gong Hyo Jin and Kim Min Hee have in common? Jo In Sung.

On September 24, news portal Dispatch released photos of "It's Okay, It's Love" stars Jo In Sung and Gong Hyo Jin on a night out with actress Lee Sung Kyung and actor Kim Ki Bang, drawing attention to their closeness even after the drama's filming.

According to Jo In Sung's agency IOK Company, him and Gong Hyo Jin have kept in contact after the conclusion of their drama, and that it is no worrying matter since it's natural for co-stars to become closer after filming.

However, shortly after they released a statement on this matter, another scandal made headlines, this time, of Jo In Sung's breakup with actress Kim Min Hee.

On this, both their agencies confirmed the news, saying, "The two have ended their relationship after being apart due to personal projects and activities."

Due to the proximity of the news regarding Jo In Sung and Gong Hyo Jin's breakups with their respective partners (Jo In Sung with Kim Min Hee; Gong Hyo Jin with Lee Jin Wook), netizens are speculating whether their closeness in the drama "It's Okay, It's Love" had something to do with the abrupt end of their relationships.

Meanwhile, Gong Hyo Jin's friendship with Kim Min Hee is also being put in the spotlight, with netizens curious as to how these scandals affected their friendship.

On this matter, their agency SOOP entertainment stated, "The relationship of the two actresses didn't change."

They added, "There are many things we cannot confirm as of the moment, but we are aware that some of the rumors speculating are untrue. Regardless of the scandals and rumors, Gong Hyo Jin and Kim Min Hee are still very close friends."

Jo In Sung and Kim Min Hee began dating in April 2013, and broke up after being in a relationship for a year and five months.