K-pop star Park Bom’s social media posts about actor Lee Min-ho being “her husband” have prompted Lee’s representatives to issue a statement that rumours the pair are dating are groundless. - Photo: Instagram/newharoobompark
SEOUL: Korean actor Lee Min-ho, currently starring in Netflix drama When the Stars Gossip, has denied rumours he is dating Park Bom, a member of K-pop group 2NE1.
The rumours began after Park began sharing photos of Lee on social media 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 rumours 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 explained that she was simply a fan of Lee’s performance in The Heirs (2013), her repeated claims left many confused.
On Feb 18, Park said: “I’m actually alone. Lee Min-ho asked me to post it, but I’m single.”
Following her repeated statements, Lee’s agency decided to address the issue.
MYM Entertainment said on Feb 21: “Lee Min-ho has no personal connection with Park Bom, so the rumours are groundless.”
Park Bom is currently touring with 2NE1 alongside Sandara Park, CL, and Gong Minzy. Their “2024-25 2NE1 Concert: Welcome Back” tour began in Seoul last October and they have since performed across Asia. - The Korea Times
[This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.]
