Comedian Yoo Byung Jae has officially confirmed his relationship during a recent appearance on Point of Omniscient Interfere.

On the November 30th episode of the MBC variety show, Yoo Byung Jae was a guest, and the MCs wasted no time bringing up the hot topic of his dating rumors.

MC Jeon Hyun Moo teased, saying, "There’s someone who’s quite popular right now," referring to the buzz surrounding Yoo Byung Jae’s love life.

He added, "Yoo Byung Jae, along with his beautiful partner…" and paused, jokingly saying, "Byeon Woo Seok's birthday party is all the rage."

Hong Hyun Hee asked, "Did that person attend the birthday party?" adding, "I’m also curious—why did you suddenly buy hamburgers and fries? Are you happy about something big in your life?" The playful teasing continued with Yang Se Chan chiming in, "The shake was sweet," making everyone laugh.

Looking a bit flustered, Yoo Byung Jae finally responded, "Please just interrogate one person," before admitting, "Yes, yes, it’s true," confirming the dating rumors.

Jeon Hyun Moo then joked, "People around me are asking what kind of content this is." Yoo Byung Jae clarified, "It’s not content. Even people around me don’t really believe it. It just happened, and it’s not for content."

When asked how they met, Yoo Byung Jae explained, "We met naturally with friends." Hong Hyun Hee responded with, "Oh~ it was a 'jaman-chu' moment," showing her admiration.

Lee Young Ja then asked if he was thinking about marriage and jokingly mentioned fermented crab, to which Yoo Byung Jae looked confused.

Jeon Hyun Moo lightened the mood, saying, "Even Section TV doesn’t ask those kinds of questions," making everyone laugh.

Yoo Byung Jae’s dating rumors first surfaced on November 19th, and his agency, A-man, had initially said, "We are unaware of his private life."

Since then, online communities speculated that his partner might be an influencer who bears a resemblance to actress Han So Hee, especially after she appeared on a dating reality show.

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IVE has officially kicked off their latest era with a massive global bang!

The girl group, made up of Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Lee Seo, released their pre-release track "REBEL HEART" from their upcoming third EP IVE EMPATHY on January 13, and the response has been nothing short of incredible. The group is making waves across global charts, proving their dominance once again.

As of 8 AM on January 14, IVE soared to the #1 spot on the iTunes Top K-pop Song chart in six countries/regions, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Romania, Portugal, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. They also claimed second place in New Zealand, Hungary, and Taiwan. In countries like Germany, Japan, Australia, Canada, and France, IVE maintained top spots, taking the #1 position in 14 countries/regions worldwide.

The group also topped the iTunes Top Song chart, reaching #1 in Cambodia and Hong Kong and landing in the Top 10 in nine other regions, including the Philippines, Bahrain, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand—an outstanding global achievement for the group.

The "REBEL HEART" music video, featuring the members' emotional performances and stunning visuals, hit 5 million views just 16 hours after its release. By 10 AM, it claimed the #1 spot on YouTube's Trending Music videos, continuing to captivate fans worldwide. The video also secured #2 on YouTube’s Worldwide Music Video Trending, while the teaser video, which was released earlier, ranked 11th, solidifying IVE’s spot as a global powerhouse.

In South Korea, "REBEL HEART" was an instant hit. It topped the Bugs real-time chart, claimed the #1 spot on Melon HOT100 (just 30 days after its release), and dominated Vibe's domestic rising chart. The track also ranked 5th on Melon HOT100 (100 days after release), 22nd on the TOP100, and 13th on Genie TOP100, marking a very successful comeback.

With its sweet strings, upbeat drums, and addictive charm, "REBEL HEART" showcases a bold transformation driven by self-confidence and the theme of "empathy." The track is just the beginning of a deeper, more evolved musical journey for IVE.

As IVE continues their global activities with "REBEL HEART," fans can expect even more from this multi-talented group.

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