The dating rumors between actress Hyeri (Lee Hyeri), formerly of the girl group Girl's Day, and dancer Woo-tae are leaning towards acknowledgment due to an 'undisclosed' policy, while Woo-tae's past SNS posts have drawn attention.
On the 1st, a representative from Hyeri's agency, Sublime, officially stated to OSEN, "I cannot confirm anything regarding Hyeri's dating rumors as it pertains to the actress's private life." This was in response to the dating rumors between Hyeri and Woo-tae that emerged earlier in the morning.
Typically, in cases where dating rumors are not true, a clear denial such as 'not true' is made as an official position. Therefore, the 'undisclosed' stance can be read as a de facto acknowledgment, yet Sublime carefully stated, "This is all we can say at the moment. We ask for your understanding."
According to the initial reporting outlet, Hyeri and Woo-tae formed a connection through the movie "Victory," which was released last year. Hyeri played the lead role of Pil-seon, while Woo-tae, along with dancer Kinky, guided the choreography for the characters. This opportunity led to them developing a romantic relationship, and they have been dating for about a year, recently revealing their relationship to those close to them.
Amid this, a post by Woo-tae from a year ago attracted the attention of internet users. In August of last year, Woo-tae shared promotional materials for the movie "Victory" and videos and photos taken in the rehearsal studio on his personal SNS. Particularly, in one video, he was seen with actors Park Se-wan and Hyeri, drawing eye-catching attention.
Woo-tae stated in the post, "Taking on my first film choreography and doing motion capture became a really precious experience looking back." He also recalled, "Due to the increasing number of lessons beyond my expectations, it seems like I practiced almost every day later on."
In particular, he expressed, "The hard work of Hyeri and Se-wan seems to make this film shine even brighter and more valuable," and he noted about "Victory," "I truly enjoyed it more than 'Deadpool.' I should go see it again. Even though it is receiving a lot of love now, 'Victory' is definitely a film that deserves even more love."
"I remember when I first received the call. It was right after the broadcasting of 'Street Man Fighter.' The lead actress was Hyeri, and it was a dance movie. I mentioned that it was my first acting role and that taking on a leading role felt a bit burdensome. However, you asked me to guide the choreography right away. Indeed, consistency in what I regularly do is key," he also added. This has drawn attention as Woo-tae's special affection for "Victory" might signal the start of a 'love-stagram' with Hyeri.
However, the "Victory" team expressed surprise at the relationship between Hyeri and Woo-tae. A representative from "Victory" told OSEN, "Woo-tae is a hip-hop dancer who taught some choreography to the actors in the film. However, we had no knowledge of the dating news between Hyeri and Woo-tae," expressing their astonishment.
Hyeri debuted in 2010 as part of the four-member girl group Girl's Day and later transitioned to acting. She gained particular popularity for her role as Deok-seon in the drama "Reply 1988." Since then, she has been active in both dramas and films, recently giving a remarkable performance in the drama "Friendly Rivalry" earlier this year. He is currently holding a fan meeting tour in 10 cities across Asia.
Woo-tae is a dancer specializing in the hip-hop-based choreography genre. He particularly gained recognition for his appearance on the 2022 Mnet variety show "Street Man Fighter" (abbreviated as SMF). In "SMF," he was selected as a member of the Ambitious team, receiving praise from fans.
[Photo] Provided by OSEN DB, SNS sources, and movie poster.
[OSEN]