Jung Jun-won and Kang Seung-hyun dismissed dating rumors, saying they are "just close friends". However, industry insiders noted that there have been rumors of their reconciliation for a long time.

Actor Jung Jun-won and model Kang Seung-hyun dismissed dating rumors, saying they are "just close friends". However, industry insiders noted that there have been rumors of their reconciliation for a long time.

Recently, as Jung Jun-won's popularity has risen, interest in his private life has increased, bringing his relationship with Kang Seung-hyun back into focus. The two first became acquainted through the film "The Drug King" in 2018 and reportedly grew closer through gatherings with acquaintances.

Among industry insiders, there were rumors of the two being "in a relationship" from that time. However, due to Kang Seung-hyun reducing her activities and Jung Jun-won not receiving significant public attention at the time, it did not become much of an issue.

However, as Jung Jun-won gained recognition this year through the tvN drama "Resident Playbook," discussions about their relationship began to resurface. An industry source noted, "It is true that they dated. They weren't consistently seeing each other, and there were rumors that they broke up briefly before getting close again."

In fact, during the broadcast, the dating rumors circulated among insiders, and Jung Jun-won's side stated, "It's not true; we are just friends," indicating a cautious stance. It is also reported that there was a request to refrain from publishing articles on the matter.

However, on the 27th, amidst allegations of 'love-stagram' related to the two's social media posts on online communities, the controversy intensified. In response, Jung Jun-won's side clarified that they are "friends who became close while working on the film 'The Drug King'" and dismissed the dating rumors, while Kang Seung-hyun's agency, Kang Entertainment, also added, "They are just old friends."

While both sides deny being in a romantic relationship, industry insiders continue to say, "Their connection is not brief, and sightings of them spending time together have been captured recently." With Jung Jun-won's popularity, there is keen interest in how their relationship may evolve.

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