Actor Kim So-eun and soccer player Jung Dong-ho have been engulfed in dating rumors. However, according to sources close to both parties, it was a simple friendship.
As of the 23rd, following an OSEN investigation, a source familiar with Kim So-eun and Jung Dong-ho noted, "It is true that those close to Kim So-eun and Jung Dong-ho recognize that they are very close. However, they are not actually in a romantic relationship."
On that afternoon, the dating rumors about Kim So-eun and Jung Dong-ho arose. One media reported that Kim So-eun and Jung Dong-ho had been in a romantic relationship for about a year and were even contemplating marriage due to how deep their relationship had become. Subsequently, Kim So-eun strongly refuted the dating rumors, stating they were "groundless" in an interview with another media outlet.
In relation to this, a source close to Kim So-eun introduced themselves to OSEN, saying, "Both Kim So-eun and Jung Dong-ho are acquaintances who have met in person," while demanding anonymity. They stated during a call with OSEN, "It is true that the two are very close to acquaintances, but I understand that they are not actually in a romantic relationship. Misunderstandings occurred due to overlapping acquaintanceship in golf gatherings, leading to frequent meetings."
In fact, OSEN has received reports about the dating rumors of Kim So-eun and Jung Dong-ho since last year. According to the reports, Jung Dong-ho attended Kim So-eun's birthday party, and the two were seen holding hands in front of acquaintances, revealing their dating relationship. They were also reported to have enjoyed dates while participating together in golf gatherings.
In response, OSEN confirmed the facts through Kim So-eun's agency and entertainment industry and sports officials. However, representatives from both sides stated, "It's not true," "Jung Dong-ho was not the only one who attended the birthday party; many of Kim So-eun's other male friends were also present," and "There were more than a few friends who embraced or held hands in the joyful atmosphere."
However, related reports continued to pour in this year. In February, reports emerged claiming about Kim So-eun and Jung Dong-ho's "love Instagram." Notably, allegations of a honeymoon trip surfaced, stating that Kim So-eun and Jung Dong-ho traveled abroad together.
Nevertheless, a friend of Kim So-eun clarified to OSEN that it was due to traveling for a shoot and noted, "It is true that Jung Dong-ho attended Kim So-eun's birthday party with acquaintances. However, the two are not in a romantic relationship; they simply enjoyed the party together as their gatherings overlapped."
Furthermore, regarding the physical contact such as "holding hands," it was emphasized that "Kim So-eun enjoyed a friendly atmosphere with acquaintances who attended the birthday party. In that context, it is possible that there was natural physical contact not only with Jung Dong-ho but also with other people."
Born in 1989, Kim So-eun is an actress who made her debut in the 2005 MBC drama "Sister Sea." It is known that she has been independently active since her contract with the former agency Ascendio expired last year. Jung Dong-ho, involved in the dating rumors, was born in 1990, making him one year younger than Kim So-eun. He was active in the Korean professional football K League with Suwon FC until recently and is currently being mentioned in retirement rumors while in free agency as of this year.
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