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Lee Min-ho and Park Min-young confirm they’re dating

javabeans — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:28:26 +0000

javabeans: The City Hunter and Nana Bear?!! They’ve just confirmed it, via Park Min-young’s agency.

girlfriday: They’re DATING? In REAL LIFE?

javabeans: It’s like my fantasies have collided with real life and now I’m all confused where one starts and the other stops.

girlfriday: And that’s different from a regular day how? Maybe it’s a sign that we should just give into City Hunter being reality.

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Lee Jia is married to (and divorcing)… Seo Taiji

javabeans — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:29:45 +0000

What in the WHAT?

This is the big story breaking right now, with all the headlines blaring the words “SHOCKER!” Because, well, it is: Actress Lee Jia, who just a month ago confirmed a romance with A-list movie star and Athena co-star Jung Woo-sung, is married. To groundbreaking rocker Seo Taiji, who practically reinvented the landscape of K-pop back in the ’90s. And now they’re divorcing.

Currently both stars are unreachable by their agencies, who have been trying to contact their cell phones without success; no doubt they’re lying low till this media maelstrom quiets. Given the nature (and secrecy!) of the news, and the star statuses of the two, it’s unlikely to calm down for a while. Even Yang Hyun-seok, head of YG Entertainment and Seo Taiji’s former bandmate (when they were Seo Taiji & the Boys) said upon hearing the news, “It can’t be true. It’s really a shock.”

The news has just leaked that the two were married, legally and in secret, and are currently in the process of suing for divorce. A second hearing was held on April 18 at the Seoul Family Court (a previous hearing took place in March), wherein Lee made various requests for alimony and separation of assets. Very few other details have come out yet.

Well, I can say that this finally clears up a few questions — like how in the world an unknown shot to stardom so instantly, landing a huge leading role in a high-budget blockbuster for her acting debut (2007′s Legend, with Bae Yong-joon), seemingly without connections. I’d always wondered who she knew; I suppose when you’re married to one of the most famous rock stars around, it gives you a leg up.

Lee was seen just this week, on April 21, in a noodle restaurant in Kangnam on a date with new boyfriend Jung Woo-sung.

Via Chosun

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Jung Woo-sung confirms romance with Lee Jia

javabeans — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:00:11 +0000

Another star romance is born! Rumors have been swirling for the past week, but movie star Jung Woo-sung has officially confirmed his romance with Athena co-star Lee Jia, much to what I imagine is a lot of chagrin from his legions of fans.

The news initially hit the media after it was discovered that the couple recently enjoyed a date together in Paris. After the initial rounds of “no comment” from both stars’ management teams, on March 20, Jung wrote the following message on his official website: “Hello, this is Jung Woo-sung. I’ve met a new friend for whom I have warm feelings, and we’ve been enjoying spending time together since the latter half of our drama.”

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Go Soo is off the market sadface

javabeans — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:50:38 +0000

Aw, man. The 32-year-old Go Soo (Will It Snow For Christmas?) has revealed that he’s dating. *tear* It’s a sad day for my fantasy life wherein his intense, smoldering gazes are reserved solely for myself. (Hey, it’s a fantasy. I get to pretend it could happen!)

According to a press release circulated on March 10, he was introduced to his girlfriend “a long time ago,” and their relationship has recently developed into a romantic one. News initially leaked on March 8 that she is a university student of fine arts, and Go Soo was in New Zealand shooting a CF at the time. Upon his return to Korea, he released the official statement addressing the rumors.

As the lady in question isn’t a celebrity, Go Soo explains that would like to be careful regarding media attention. He stated that they are still in a “cautious stage” in their relationship, adding that he would keep the press informed when he had more good news to share, and requested, “I hope you’ll be able to help me until we’re able to progress to a beautiful love.”

It’s pretty savvy of him to speak as though he’s including the media in the process, so as to court their favor rather than alienating them. I wonder if the tactic will work, but he’s rather well-liked on the whole, so I can see him winning a few of them over. (On the other hand, the Korean media is a pretty rapacious bunch on the whole, especially when they smell gossip.)

Oh well. I suppose this news alters nothing, since the good thing about fantasies is: Reality has no place in them.

*sniffle*

Via My Daily

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Han Ji-hye announces her engagement

javabeans — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Whoa, congrats to Han Ji-hye! The actress (Like the Moon Escaping From Clouds, My Boyfriend Is Type B) has revealed that she will marry next month in Hawaii with her boyfriend, identified only as Mr. A.

The relationship was made public in 2009, but Han has done a pretty good job of keeping her private life quiet. Her fiancé is six years older than her and works as a public prosecutor in a district office. The two met at a church gathering in January of 2009 (Han is reportedly a devout Christian).

Han said, “After living only for myself, living together and for another person is what marriage is about. I’ve met a partner that I can share my life with. As we live, we’ll encounter days that are rainy and windy. We’ll need umbrellas and coats — that’s what we will be to each other. No matter what unpaved roads we encounter in life, I will not let go of this hand, I vow to you all. I ask for lots of encouragement that I may live a happy life.”

The wedding will take place on September 21 at a hotel in Hawaii.

Via OSEN

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Rain and Jeon Ji-hyun caught up in romance rumors

javabeans — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:39:51 +0000

The latest romance scandal to hit the internet features two top stars, Rain and Jeon Ji-hyun, and the reports, mixed with speculation, are coming fast and furious. The media is all in a frenzy to confirm the truth, and the news was so surprising that even Jeon’s management, Sidus HQ, had nothing to say other than “We’re checking to see if it’s true. This is the first we’re hearing about it.”

Romance rumors are pretty common and sometimes turn out to be false or spread purposely to drum up buzz, but a “scandal” of this magnitude attracts an unusual level of interest. Furthermore, there are a number of specific details about the relationship that have people wondering if it might actually be true. For instance, one source reported that their relationship has been going for a year, and that the two met through a prominent chaebol and have been dating secretly at Jeon’s home in Samsungdong. The source was a witness to one of their dates, which they were very careful to keep out of the public eye.

Furthermore, the source revealed that they generally met on days when Rain didn’t have scheduled appearances or recordings. They avoided seeing each other on Fridays and Saturdays when Rain would record performances for music programs, and afterward they would meet on Sunday nights. Before Rain left for the MTV Movie Awards that took place just last week, he reportedly visited Jeon at her home, and prior to heading toward her place, he circled the neighborhood several times to check that he wasn’t being observed. Hawk-eyed netizens (of course!) have also pointed out that Rain wears a ring that is very similar to the bracelet Jeon wears from the same jewelry line, and suspect that those are their “couple accessories.”

Meanwhile, Rain’s entertainment company, J Tune, issued a denial, saying that the ring is not a couple ring and that there is no truth to the rumors. They contend that Rain only met Jeon a few times because of the drama they were once considering doing together (he’s still on for the action series Runaway, which she eventually declined).

Usually I ignore romance rumors because they seem so faked or planned, but this one has my interest. I’d vaguely had the thought that Jeon was on the verge of marriage with a different boyfriend, but that was almost two years ago…

Via Mk.co.kr, My Daily, Hankook Ilbo

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Lee Da-hae: “I dated one of my co-stars”

javabeans — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:45:56 +0000

Chuno‘s current leading lady Lee Da-hae will be on an upcoming episode of KBS’s show Sweet Night [달콤한 밤], which she already recorded. In the appearance, she admits that she dated one of her past co-stars, and although she didn’t identify him by name, she explained, “I have dated one of my co-stars in real life. We broke up in October 2008. However, the scandals that have come up have all been with surprising people.”

My first guess would have been her My Girl co-star Lee Dong-wook, but since there was pretty wide speculation about them, her statement seems to contradict that. She also discounts her more recent scandal with Kang Ji-hwan, which she says arose because they happened to meet while both were in Thailand, which got exaggerated as a couple’s vacation. My other guess would be her other My Girl co-star Lee Jun-ki; if not, I suppose it could also be (sob) Go Soo, but I’d guess it was someone earlier in her career. (The breakup pre-dates East of Eden, Robbers co-star Jang Hyuk was in a long-term relationship, I don’t really see her with Hello Miss‘s Lee Ji-hoon, and it wasn’t Lee Dong-gun since he dated co-star Han Ji-hye out of Sweet 18…) Let the wild speculations begin.

Lee Da-hae’s appearance will air on the January 24 broadcast of Sweet Night.

Via My Daily, TV Report

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Tablo and Kang Hye-jung tie the knot

javabeans — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:26:34 +0000

Ever since quirky actress Kang Hye-jung (Herb) and Epik High rapper Tablo announced their relationship earlier this year, they’ve been very open with their affection for each other, and announced last month that they were expecting their first child. The couple had been intending on marrying next year, but the news spurred them to push up the date, and now the day has come: their wedding, which will be closed to the public, takes place tomorrow (or today, by Korea’s time), on October 26.

The ceremony, which will be closed to the public, will take place at the Bailey House in Seoul’s Samsung-dong neighborhood and only be attended by the couple’s family and a small number of friends. It will be emceed by fellow Epik High-er Mithra Jin.

Following the wedding, the newlyweds will take off for Europe for their honeymoon, after which they’ll move into an apartment in Yongsan to begin their married life together.

Via Hankyung

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Stars of My Fair Lady deny dating rumors

javabeans — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:25:50 +0000

Ha, these days it’s pretty common to get any and every onscreen couple issuing statements denying they’re dating in real life, even when I swear it’s mostly the product of wishful fan thinking or ‘shipping. Because, Yoon Eun-hye and Yoon Sang-hyun? Dating rumors? That seems so odd to me.

Both leads in KBS’s My Fair Lady have issued “strong denials” of any rumors that they are dating. Yoon Sang-hyun’s rep stated on the 22nd, “I swear to Heaven, it’s not true. They’d have to have gone out to eat or drink together at least once for dating rumors to arise, but they haven’t even done that. They’re having a tough time just filming the drama every day, so it’s very disagreeable that these ridiculous rumors would come out.” Yoon Eun-hye’s rep issued a similar denial.

(Sometimes I can understand why these rumors will erupt, but I’ll admit a part of me wonders if this is just a media play to garner interest in the series, whose ratings are dropping little by little with each episode.)

Via My Daily

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Choi Ji-woo and Lee Jin-wook’s public date

javabeans — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:42:14 +0000

Aw, cute. Glam, poised star Choi Ji-woo was seen recently out on a public date with her slightly less-famous actor boyfriend Lee Jin-wook as the two strolled down the street of the Seoul neighborhood of Insadong.

Photos cropped up online on September 16 showing the couple holding hands, both wearing hats, while Choi Ji-woo also wore sunglasses and a mask to cover her face. Despite the attempt to be less conspicuous, sharp-eyed observers were immediately able to recognize the famous pair.

Lee Jin-wook is currently serving in the military for his mandatory two years. He and Choi Ji-woo had worked together on the 2007 MBC drama Air City, although they were not reportedly seeing each other at that time. News that Choi and Lee were dating came out in February, a few months before his May enlistment. He is currently out on a brief six-day, five-night leave.

Via CNB News

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Dramabeans » star romances

Lee Min-ho and Park Min-young confirm they’re dating

Lee Jia is married to (and divorcing)… Seo Taiji

Jung Woo-sung confirms romance with Lee Jia

Go Soo is off the market *sadface*

Han Ji-hye announces her engagement

Rain and Jeon Ji-hyun caught up in romance rumors

Lee Da-hae: “I dated one of my co-stars”

Tablo and Kang Hye-jung tie the knot

Stars of My Fair Lady deny dating rumors

Choi Ji-woo and Lee Jin-wook’s public date

Go Soo is off the market sadface