Actress Kim Tae Hee recently opened up about her relationship with mega-star Bi Rain. How does a couple that famous manage to have a relationship? Apparently not without creating a scandal.
It was only January when it was revealed that Kim, the star of the drama "Jang Ok Jung" was seeing the singer and "Full House" star. The revelation shocked fans and even the stars' agencies, which had no idea they were dating.
"We have just started dating and are getting to know each other," said Kim Tae Hee when the scandal broke.
Fans soon learned the couple had been dating for three months, saw each other once a week and even spent the Christmas holidays together.
Not only was this a dating scandal but it also created problems for Rain, who was fulfilling his active military service. While the entertainer was allowed to leave base for promotional duties, that flexibility did not include taking time to date. Enlistees get 28 days off for personal leave and Rain left base on 60.
As a result of the scandal, Rain was grounded for a week, which many people thought was too light a punishment, given the ongoing controversy about some celebrities getting preferential treatment. Rain, 31, will finish his service next month and fans are curious to see where the relationship will go.
Kim Tae Hee, 33, recently said that it was important for a couple to take the time to learn about each other. People who are famous often have an image that does not match up with their real personality.
"I think you can't know someone without spending time with them," said the actress. "I do not believe in judging someone based on their reputation."
When asked if they had marriage plans she said she had not thought about the subject. Only last June, she had been equally cool about the subject.
"Dating, marriage, and becoming pregnant isn't something that can happen because you plan it," said Kim. "Now that I am getting older, I don't want to marry too late. But if I marry before 40 I will consider it a success."
Dating rumors once linked her with "My Princess" co-star Song Seung Hoon but both actors denied them. At that time, she was asked about her ideal man and said that since she is not funny, her ideal man needs a sense of humor. Having money does not matter. Trying to improve your life by marrying for money, she said, is a bad idea.
"In terms of appearance," she added, "he just has to be nice looking."
Dating rumors once linked Rain with Jeon Ji Hyun and "Full House" costar Song Hye Kyo, who he then called his ideal type.
He too once said physical attributes were not important, though he did like it if a girl was cute, tall and slim. For two people who profess not to care about looks, they certainly make an attractive couple.
