Actor Jung Joon-won quickly drew the line regarding dating rumors with model and actress Kang Seung-hyun, stating they are "just close friends," but some curiosity remains as speculation arises about a possible reunion based on their past connection.
Jung Joon-won, who has been receiving intense attention for the recently concluded tvN drama "Resident Playbook," found himself entangled in dating rumors with Kang Seung-hyun on the 27th. The rumors began with a post on an online community where a netizen raised suspicions of a so-called "Love-stagram" based on photos the two had posted on their social media, claiming similarities in locations and props as couple items.
This was also captured by OSEN. Jung Joon-won and Kang Seung-hyun reportedly met for the first time during the 2018 film "Believer." Their connection, however, did not end there, as they were known to have traveled together and frequently met up with close friends. An industry insider even hinted to OSEN, "There have been rumors that Jung Joon-won and Kang Seung-hyun have been dating for seven years since 'Believer.' Most notably, they didn’t consistently date and had once broken up before reuniting. It seems that as Jung Joon-won gained fame recently, the dating rumors have been brought up more among industry circles."
As the rumors spread, Jung Joon-won's agency Alien Company promptly denied the dating rumors, stating, "They are just close friends who became friends while working on the film 'Believer.'" Kang Seung-hyun's agency, Kang Entertainment, also conveyed a similar stance, saying, "The two actors are long-time friends." However, some voices in the industry suggest that their relationship may be more than just "friends." Some insiders mentioned, "They started dating after 'Believer' but broke up once before getting closer again," leading to discussions of possible reunion rumors. Given that they have known each other for a long time, it remains challenging to definitively determine the nature of their relationship, and it continues to be a topic of interest.
Jung Joon-won debuted in 2015 with the film "The Chosen: Forbidden Cave" and has built a solid filmography with various works including "Dongju," "Park Yeol," "Little Forest," and "Runaway." Recently, he received praise for his romance with Go Youn-jung in "Resident Playbook," which has helped him gain public recognition. Kang Seung-hyun debuted splendidly in 2008 after winning a world model competition and has been consistently active as an actress in projects like "That Person," "Champion," "The Crowned Clown," and "Believer."
Even though both sides clearly denied the rumors, considerable curiosity about their relationship persists within and outside the industry, especially as Jung Joon-won's popularity is rapidly rising, indicating continued interest in both his future moves and personal life.
Meanwhile, during the airing of "Resident Playbook," the OSEN side inquired about the dating rumors with Kang Seung-hyun from Jung Joon-won's agency, but it was dismissed with, "They are really just close friends," and requested not to publish articles. However, the dating suspicions surfaced in an online community on the afternoon of the 27th.
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