The Korean entertainment industry moves at lightning speed! Keeping up with all the latest news can feel impossible. Don’t worry though – we’ve got your back! Here are this week’s hottest dating news, rumors, breakups, and marriage announcements.
1. BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Frédéric Arnault
BLACKPINK’s Lisa appears in new photos with her rumored boyfriend’s family. Getty Images released pictures of the Arnault family enjoying their Italian vacation on August 8. Fans quickly noticed a woman in the photos who looks just like Lisa. The sharp-eyed netizens spotted her immediately among the family members. This sighting has added fuel to the ongoing dating rumors.
2. Eun Ga Eun and former Top Dogg member Park Hyun Ho
Star Today broke news on August 9 that Eun Ga Eun and Park Hyun Ho are dating. They first met through work as senior and junior colleagues. Their professional relationship gradually blossomed into romance. Industry sources reveal the couple is already thinking about marriage. One insider shared, “The two had lots of struggles while in the industry. I think that by promoting together they naturally fell in love.” Their shared experiences created a strong bond between them.
3. Choi Jin Hyuk and Apink’s Jung Eunji
Choi Jin Hyuk recently tackled dating rumors with his co-star Jung Eunji. The pair currently star together in the K-Drama “Miss Day And Night.” Fans have linked them romantically more than once. Their appearance on Shin Dong Yup’s YouTube show sparked fresh speculation.
See Also: Min Hee Jin defamation lawsuit victory against online trolls confirmed
Choi made comments about worrying for Jung’s health and avoiding the friend zone. These remarks led many viewers to wonder about their relationship. In an August 5 interview with Xports News, Choi firmly denied any romance. He stated, “There is no chance. We are like brothers. Eunji scolds me a lot. Whenever she says anything I just apologize. Because we are so close, I didn’t feel there was any romantic interests.”
4. Lee Dong Wook
Sports Chosun reported on August 7 that singer Lee Dong Wook is getting married. He will wed a non-celebrity woman six years younger on August 25 in Seoul. The couple’s story spans 13 years since their first meeting through a mutual friend. However, they only began dating in 2022. Their relationship evolved slowly before leading to this marriage announcement.
5. Han Ji Min and Jannabi’s Choi Jung Hoon
Actress Han Ji Min and musician Choi Jung Hoon confirmed their relationship on August 8. The couple has a ten-year age gap between them. Han Ji Min was born in 1982, while Choi Jung Hoon was born in 1992. Han’s agency, BH Entertainment, released an official statement about the couple. They revealed, “Han Ji Min and Choi Jung Hoon developed a romantic relationship after meeting on KBS’s ‘The Seasons.'” Fans have responded positively to this new celebrity couple.
6. Choi Soo Im
Rising actress Choi Soo Im shared happy news on August 7 about her upcoming marriage. She will wed a non-celebrity businessman later this month. Choi spoke warmly about her fiancé in her announcement post. She expressed, “I met someone who allows me to look at somewhere better. I will be getting married in August. Thank you for all those who have helped me along.” Her fans have flooded her with congratulatory messages.
7. Hwang Jung Eum and Kim Jong Kyu
Media outlet EDaily reports that Hwang Jung Eum and Kim Jong Kyu have ended their relationship. The breakup comes just two weeks after they confirmed they were dating. According to a friend of the former couple, their relationship was still very new. They felt overwhelmed when their romance became public knowledge.
The media attention created too much pressure for their budding relationship. They’ve decided to remain friends instead of continuing romantically.