On July 3, 2023, an industry insider had reported to Korean media outlet PROOF that Lee Junho and YoonA had developed a romantic relationship prior to the filming of their current JTBC drama, “King the Land.”
Later that day, both of the actors’ agencies—SM Entertainment (YoonA) and JYP Entertainment (Lee Jun-Ho), had refuted these claims. “The two are just close and the dating rumors are not true,” said SM Entertainment. JYP Entertainment had responded in a similar fashion, stating that after checking with Lee Jun-ho, “the dating rumors are groundless.”
Lee Jun-ho and YoonA have been capturing the South Korean public’s eye following their couple dances as co-MCs of MBC’s “Gayo Daejejeon” for 2 straight years since 2021. Their most famous performance together, is their “Señorita” performance from the 2022 “Gayo Daejejeon.”
Fans were in a flurry of emotions after news of the artists reportedly dating blew up. After it had been confirmed that they weren’t, well, others were disappointed. Others also brought up their unmistakable chemistry on and off-screen.
[UPDATE] SM Entertainment denies the dating rumors between Im Yoona and Lee Junho, saying they are just close friends
Source: https://t.co/oEdB5Ohz4h https://t.co/pgZMsViPPc pic.twitter.com/XbHzd52SW9
— The Seoul Story (@theseoulstory) July 3, 2023
Well congratulations to junho with his first dating rumors in fifteen years I guess?
— milkiz ᥫ᭡ (@pluviophilebi) July 3, 2023
It was short lived but I enjoyed every moment 😌
— serendipity🌻 (@herjewls) July 3, 2023
“SNSD YoonA “SNSD YoonA
and 2PM’s Junho and 2PM’s Junho
are reportedly deny dating
dating.” rumors.” pic.twitter.com/ti4YBWvNcm— 새벽이✨ (@Sshana2) July 3, 2023
yoona and junho are so nasty for denying the dating rumors in the span of an hour like bitch let me believe it for a while longer? at least a day? leave me and my delusions the fuck alone pic.twitter.com/Bq0fCOHLAr
— Anna loves Chul 3000. (@SUJUSHlDAE_) July 3, 2023
I know its the aftermath of that silly allegation by a quack media who wants to ruin KTL because of their success. But seeing 'YoonA and Junho' trending in 1 sentence is kinda funny to me lol
YoonA and Junho and #KingTheLand, you guys would always be famous no matter how hard… pic.twitter.com/SwCNzmcX5h
— Mystarmyangel🎀 (@mystarmyangel) July 3, 2023
I'm a Yoona fan since 2016. #Yoona and #Junho is close friends for years. That's why, I'm afraid they will be badly affected by the news that they are dating. Even if there is such a situation now, I think they wouldn't accept it because their drama is publishing now. 🙈 pic.twitter.com/vMVMG8kSGa
— kdrama diary (@kdramasdiary) July 3, 2023
https://twitter.com/junhorated/status/1675781748062400512?s=20
Not YoonA & Junho helping to promote each other brands that they’re appointed as ambassadors with😭
(For Junho’s Cukcoo)
YoonA: “I thought you were filming an CF just now. You have that CF with ricecooker y’know.”(For YoonA’s MiuMiu)
Junho: “Your shoes today are so pretty.”… pic.twitter.com/P7IM0f45NV— 😵💫 (@ordinarynojaem) July 3, 2023
junho and yoona fake dating rumours had the timeline united for a good 5 minutes bc that’s the power of pretty and talented people so idc pic.twitter.com/L6PM0DSD6s
— 𝘴. 🍂 (@onizms) July 3, 2023
IT WAS SERIOUS TO THEM.#LEEJUNHO #YOONApic.twitter.com/eCBFyLPDiC
— isa 👩🚀 (@gotanseven) July 3, 2023
If the dating rumors of Yoona and Jun Ho is true…. wth man this photoshoot them beeing lovey dovey is real!!!sksksksjsjsksks POTAENA KINIKILIG AKO ANO BA pic.twitter.com/VpfJSaU6hO
— 🍓🌙 (@yoonabjhksg) July 3, 2023
its funny how its been centuries since the last time the girls have been rumored to be dating someone that sones rn are being all out supportive w yoona and junho but also worried abt how those two will appear in public now for their drama promotions 😭
— ᴍᴀᴊᴏ (@beyoongc) July 3, 2023
YoonA and Lee Jun-ho are same-age colleagues and have both debuted as 2nd Generation K-Pop idols. YoonA debuted as a member of Girls’ Generation in 2007, and has cemented herself as an actress with productions in “You Are My Destiny,” “Love Rain,”, “The King Loves,” and most recently, “Big Mouth.” Lee Jun-ho debuted in 2008 as a member of 2PM, and has also created a name for himself in the acting scene with his roles in the dramas “Good Manager,” “Rain or Shine,” “The Red Sleeve,” and films including “Cold Eyes,” and “Twenty.”
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