Actors Heo Nam-jun and Hong I-seol have shut down the dating buzz that surged alongside their drama’s popularity.
On the 13th, Hong I-seol, who had been named as Heo Nam-jun’s alleged girlfriend, directly addressed the claims via her Instagram Story. Drawing a clear line, she said they are simply “good colleagues” who became close while taking classes together in college, adding that she chose to speak up herself out of concern that the ongoing rumors could cause unnecessary trouble for her co-star.
She repeatedly emphasized that all stories currently circulating online about a supposed romance are false, and urged people to refrain from reckless speculation about their relationship.
Meanwhile, Heo Nam-jun and Hong I-seol are co-starring in SBS’s Friday–Saturday K-Drama My Royal Nemesis, which is drawing major attention. The dating chatter that flared up with the show’s success has now been put to rest as a brief misunderstanding, thanks to Hong I-seol’s swift and considerate response.