Actors Jung Woo Sung and Shin Hyun Bin have quickly shut down rumors claiming they are dating. What seemed like convincing evidence at first turned out to be a misunderstanding.

On November 9, a representative from Jung Woo Sung's agency, Artist Company, spoke to My Daily, saying, "The rumors are completely false," and clarified, "The so-called couple items are just speculation. The two worked together on a project, which might have led to this misunderstanding, but it is not true."

Shin Hyun Bin's agency, Ubon Company, also denied the rumors, saying, "It’s absolutely not true. We are aware of the rumors, but the hats they were seen wearing together were part of a team outfit from the project they worked on. Visiting a restaurant together is not a sign of dating—it's just a misunderstanding."

The rumors first spread across online communities, where netizens pointed out that the two were wearing matching items, including a green cap and a black puffer jacket. Some even speculated that the green caps they posted wearing on Instagram could be signs of a "Love Instagram" or "Lovelystagram."

Additionally, Shin Hyun Bin’s visit to Jung Woo Sung’s favorite wine bar was also linked to the rumors. The visit coincided with Shin Hyun Bin’s birthday, and a photo shared by her featured a bottle of wine that Jung Woo Sung is known to enjoy.

Jung Woo Sung and Shin Hyun Bin had worked together as the lead couple in the 2023 Genie TV drama Tell Me You Love Me, which fueled further speculation. The drama is a romance about a painter (Jung Woo Sung) and an actress (Shin Hyun Bin), and fans wondered if their on-screen chemistry translated into real-life romance.

The dating rumors gained even more attention due to their 13-year age gap—Jung Woo Sung, born in 1973, and Shin Hyun Bin, born in 1986.

However, both agencies made it clear that their first meeting was not on Tell Me You Love Me but during the 2020 film Beasts Clinging to the Straw. The dating rumors, which had no solid basis, were quickly debunked as a simple misunderstanding.

Jung Woo Sung is currently filming Made in Korea, set to release on Disney+ next year, while Shin Hyun Bin is preparing for the release of director Yeon Sang Ho’s new film Face.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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