The dating rumors between actress Hyeri (Lee Hyeri), a former member of the girl group Girl's Day, and dancer Woo-tae have surfaced as the agency revealed a 'verification unavailable' policy.
On the 1st, a representative from Hyeri's agency, Sublime, stated to OSEN, "Regarding the rumors of Hyeri's dating life, we cannot confirm as it pertains to the actress's private life."
Generally, in relation to dating rumors, 'verification unavailable' is interpreted as a de facto acknowledgment rather than a denial like 'not true'. They sought further confirmation from Sublime, but the representative cautiously added, "As of now, this is all we can provide. We appreciate your understanding."
The rumors about Hyeri and Woo-tae emerged through a report from a media outlet earlier that morning. The initial reporting outlet claimed, citing insiders from the entertainment industry, that Hyeri and Woo-tae have been dating for over a year.
In particular, they met while working on the film 'Victory'. Hyeri starred as the lead in the film, while Woo-tae participated as the choreographer. In fact, Woo-tae taught some of the choreography to the actors in 'Victory'.
In this regard, a representative from 'Victory' expressed surprise to OSEN, saying, "Woo-tae is a dancer who performs hip-hop. He contributed some choreography in the film and taught it to the actors. However, I had no idea about the dating news between Hyeri and Woo-tae."
Hyeri debuted in 2010 as part of the four-member girl group Girl's Day before transitioning to acting. She gained particular fame for her role as Deok-sun, the female lead in the drama 'Reply 1988'. Since then, she has been active in both dramas and films, recently delivering a remarkable performance in the drama 'Friendly Rivalry' earlier this year. Currently, she is on a fan meeting tour in 10 cities across Asia.
Woo-tae is a dancer specializing in hip-hop-based choreography. He gained recognition for his appearance on the Mnet reality show 'Street Man Fighter', which aired in 2022. In 'Street Man Fighter', he was selected as a member of the Ambitious team.
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