Korean actor Lee Kyu-han, 43, who first gained prominence through the hit drama “My Lovely Sam Soon,” and K-pop artist Youjoung of the group BB Girls (formerly Brave Girls), have admitted that they are in a romantic relationship.
The two revealed that they are in a relationship on Sept. 7 after two months when rumors surfaced that they were lovers.
Korean actor Lee Kyu-han (left) and BB Girls' Youjoung (ENA, Instagram)
Lee Kyu-han and Youjoung got to know each other after they both appeared in the travel TV show “Have You Ever Been Here?” early this year.
Last July, a news report stated that they were in a relationship but both denied it.
But on Sept. 7, Blade Entertainment, the actor’s agency, confirmed their relationship.
"After checking with Lee kyu-han, we received an answer that it is true that he is in a relationship with Youjoung," it said, JTBC News reported.
However, it added, "They were not in a relationship when their relationship was reported two months ago, but they recently started dating.”
Lee Kyu-han, born in 1980, is currently appearing in the ENA drama “Longing for You” that stars Na In-woo, Kim Ji-eun, Kwon Yul, Bae Jong-ok.
Youjoung was born in 1991 and debuted as a member of Brave Girls, which gained prominence with the song “Rollin’.”
Brave Girls changed their name to BB Girls after transferring to Warner Music Korea.