UPDATE: Actress Kim Yoo Jung has directly addressed swirling dating rumors about her and co-star Kim Do Hoon, confirming the two found the speculation amusing. During a press conference on October 30, 2023, for her upcoming K-Drama Dear X, she opened up about the rumors that erupted after the pair was spotted together at a Vietnam airport in September.
The sighting led to rampant speculation that the two had traveled privately after their filming wrapped. Although Kim Yoo Jung’s agency quickly denied the allegations, clarifying that the Dear X cast had visited Vietnam together, rumors were reignited following an Instagram post featuring Kim Yoo Jung and Kim Do Hoon.
At the press conference, she shared, “I spoke with Kim Do Hoon almost right away. That was after we had finished the Busan International Film Festival schedule for ‘Dear X’ and everyone had just dispersed. As soon as we talked on the phone, we both laughed for about three minutes straight.”
Adding a humorous twist, Kim Yoo Jung joked with director Lee Eun Bok about the attention the rumors generated, expressing hope it would lead to increased interest in their drama. Lee chimed in, “I’m willing to provide more photos (of the two of them). I’ve secured about 100 photos that were taken at that time.”
Co-star Lee Yeol Eum found the rumors surprising, admitting she could only laugh at the situation. Kim Yoo Jung considers the attention beneficial, stating, “It’s a positive thing, since the rumors mean more eyes will be on Dear X.”
The highly anticipated K-Drama Dear X is set to premiere on November 6, 2023, at 6 PM KST exclusively on TVING. As the premiere date approaches, viewers are eager to see how the buzz surrounding the dating rumors will impact the show’s reception.
Stay tuned for more updates on Kim Yoo Jung, her co-stars, and all things Dear X!
