Actor Lee Min-ho, currently starring in tvN’s drama “When the Stars Gossip," has denied dating rumors with Park Bom, a member of K-pop group 2NE1.

Lee’s agency MYM Entertainment told the Hankook Ilbo, Friday, “Lee Min-ho has no personal connection with Park Bom, so the rumors are groundless.”

The rumors began after Park shared Lee’s photos on social media since last September, referring to him as “my husband” and drawing public attention.

On Feb. 13 and 15, she again mentioned him through a secondary account, posting, “He really is my husband.” Although the posts were later deleted, she continued to insist that the rumors were true.

Amid speculation, Park later wrote, “I posted it because it’s true. Thank you for your interest, and I’ll continue to do my best with 2NE1.”

While Park’s agency once explained that she was simply a fan of Lee’s performance in “The Heirs" (2013), her repeated claims left many confused.

On Tuesday, Park said, “I’m actually alone. Lee Min-ho asked me to post it, but I’m single,” further fueling the controversy. Following her repeated statements, Lee’s agency decided to address the issue.

Meanwhile, Park Bom is touring with 2NE1 alongside Sandara Park, CL, and Gong Minzy. The “2024-25 2NE1 Concert: Welcome Back” tour began in Seoul last October and has since traveled across Asia. Encore concerts are scheduled at KSPO Dome in Seoul on April 12 and 13. (The Korea Times)