Lee Min-ho denies dating rumors with 2NE1 member Park Bom

By KTimes

Actor Lee Min-ho, currently starring in tvN's drama "When the Stars Gossip," has denied dating rumors involving Park Bom, a member of the K-pop group 2NE1.

Lee’s agency MYM Entertainment told the Hankook Ilbo, Friday, “Lee Min-ho has no personal connection with Park Bom, so the rumors are groundless.”

The rumors began after Park shared photos of Lee on social media starting last September, referring to him as "my husband" and drawing public attention.

On Feb. 13 and 15, she again mentioned him through a secondary account, posting, “He really is my husband.” Although the posts were later deleted, she insisted that the rumors were true.

Amid speculation, Park later wrote, “I posted it because it’s true. Thank you for your interest, and I’ll continue to do my best with 2NE1.”

While Park’s agency explained that she was simply a fan of Lee’s performance in “The Heirs" (2013), her repeated claims left many confused.

On Tuesday, Park said, “I’m actually alone. Lee Min-ho asked me to post it, but I’m single,” further fueling the controversy. Following her repeated statements, Lee’s agency decided to address the issue.

Meanwhile, Park Bom is touring with 2NE1 alongside Sandara Park, CL and Minzy. The “2024-25 2NE1 Concert: Welcome Back” tour began in Seoul last October and has since traveled across Asia. Encore concerts are scheduled for April 12 and 13 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul.

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.