The actor Jung Joon-won, who is gaining attention as the character Gu Do-won in the Resident Playbook, has become the protagonist of his first-ever dating rumor. Following paid leave and allegations of "love Instagram," it seems he is indeed the real deal.

Recently, a post was uploaded on an online community raising suspicions about Jung Joon-won and model-actor Kang Seung-hyun's love Instagram. The similarity in items they posted on social media sparked suspicion. Notably, similar styles of hats and shirts, along with pictures taken in similar locations, drew attention.

According to OSEN's coverage, Jung Joon-won and Kang Seung-hyun first met in the 2018 film "The Drug King." They maintained their relationship through gatherings with close acquaintances, and it is reported that they have often traveled together and been seen together in private settings. While the industry has long known about their relationship as a couple, the low popularity of Jung Joon-won at the time meant there was little public interest.

An industry insider told OSEN, "There have been quite a few rumors that Jung Joon-won and Kang Seung-hyun have been dating for seven years since 'The Drug King.' However, it seems that they haven’t been consistently together, as they reportedly broke up and got back together at some point. It appears that with Jung Joon-won's recent rise to fame, the dating rumors have been more frequently mentioned among acquaintances."

However, both sides dismissed the dating rumors that emerged on the 27th, stating, "The two actors are just close friends." Jung Joon-won, undeterred by his first-ever dating rumor, shared vacation photos taken in Bali on his Instagram story, making fans smile.

Jung Joon-won recently made a mark on the public by playing the role of Gu Do-won in the tvN drama Resident Playbook, which has just concluded. He won the audience's love with a sweet romance with a first-year resident, Oh Yi-young (played by Go Youn-jung), and has quickly emerged as a next-generation actor with his warm visuals and stable acting.

Currently, he is resting in Bali, Indonesia, as part of the paid leave schedule he received after the drama's conclusion. It seems he is faithfully following the essential course that a "rising star" undergoes.

In a previous interview, Jung Joon-won said, "I know that my popularity will become quiet after the broadcast ends. I have never worked on a buzzworthy project, and I have not received much attention, so I try to enjoy it moderately without getting overly excited."

Following paid leave and dating rumors, Jung Joon-won is now definitely on the path of a "rising star."
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