Actors Jung Woo-sung and Shin Hyun-been deny relationship rumors

By KTimes

Agencies representing actors Jung Woo-sung, 51, and Shin Hyun-been, 38, swiftly denied rumors that the two were in a relationship.

An official from Artist Company, Jung's agency, said on Saturday that "the rumors are groundless."

At the same time, an official from Shin's agency, Yooborn Company, dismissed the rumors as, "(a) simple misunderstanding," explaining that the drama team is very close.

The rumors began circulating in online communities, with some netizens suggesting that Jung and Shin were wearing matching items, such as hats and jackets, leading to speculation about a romantic relationship. There were also reports that Shin was spotted visiting Jung’s favorite wine bar.

The two actors co-starred in the drama "Tell Me You Love Me" last year.

However, it has been clarified that these items were part of the "Tell Me You Love Me" team's wardrobe, and the cast and crew have maintained a close relationship even after the show's conclusion. Reports indicate that not only the two actors, but also the staff, possess the items that were pointed out as matching.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.