Actor Lee Dong-gun and Kang Hae-rim have become a hot topic due to dating rumors. Amid a dominant reaction of 'de facto acknowledgment' under the 'no confirmation' policy, both Kang Hae-rim's recent statements and Lee Dong-gun's actions that seem to avoid direct mention have come under scrutiny.
On the morning of the 29th, it was revealed that the individual who was spotted dating Lee Dong-gun in Cheongdam-dong, which had been a hot topic since the previous day, was rookie actor Kang Hae-rim. In response, Kang Hae-rim's agency, Andmark, stated to OSEN, "We cannot confirm as it is the actor's private life," expressing an official stance. However, it is effectively read as 'acknowledgment.'
The dating rumors concerning Lee Dong-gun spread from eyewitness reports on the 28th. A media outlet reported that on the 24th, Lee Dong-gun was seen walking naturally hand in hand with a beautiful woman in an unspecified location in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It has since emerged that the woman in the report is Kang Hae-rim.
Kang Hae-rim is a rookie actor who has recently attracted attention in Chungmuro. She particularly caught the spotlight by appearing in the film 'Lobby,' directed by actor Ha Jung-woo, who took on directing for the third time. Kang Hae-rim appeared as a beautiful pro golfer in the film and showcased her talents.
Notable is the age difference between Kang Hae-rim and Lee Dong-gun. Born in 1996, Kang Hae-rim is 29 years old this year, making her 16 years younger than Lee Dong-gun, born in 1980. Nevertheless, she recently asked MC Lee Yong-jin, who suggested love fortune during her guest appearance on the YouTube web entertainment show 'Yongtaro,' "Can I change the question? Will I be able to have a long relationship?" This has raised suspicions that Kang Hae-rim was already dating Lee Dong-gun at the time of filming 'Yongtaro.'
Amidst this noisy interest, Lee Dong-gun maintains his silence. Lee Dong-gun's current agency, W Plus, had previously stated, "We cannot confirm as it is a private matter," during the initial report and has been avoiding contact from the press without further response.
The outlet that first reported this, along with another media, contacted Lee Dong-gun directly, but he avoided answering, stating, "This seems not to be an issue I should directly talk about." He did not deny the dating rumors, thus it was also read as 'acknowledgment,' but at the same time, his refusal to discuss personal matters drew criticism.
Some suggest that Lee Dong-gun's past divorce is a reason for his evasive responses regarding the dating rumors. In fact, Lee Dong-gun married actress Jo Yoon-hee in 2017, and they had a daughter together, but they divorced in 2020, just three years after their marriage. Lee Dong-gun did not hide his public relationships even before marriage, and after the divorce, he appeared on the SBS entertainment program 'My Little Old Boy' to showcase his daily life.
Throughout this, Lee Dong-gun has frequently been seen meeting his daughter. There are concerns that the unexpected public declaration of dating rumors might harm those around him, including his daughter.
Lee Dong-gun and Kang Hae-rim's dating rumors continue to attract interest, becoming a hot topic. The inability to clearly affirm or deny the situation is, in fact, fueling the public's burning curiosity.
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