Actors Kim Young-dae and former APRIL member–turned–actress Lee Na-eun were reportedly seen together, sparking fresh dating rumors.
According to Star Today on the 26th, the two were spotted the day before (the 25th) spending time together at a store near Gwangnaru in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. They casually browsed daily necessities like toothbrushes while chatting naturally, and witnesses say they enjoyed a low-key outing in comfortable outfits.
Eyewitness accounts claim the pair stayed close throughout their shopping trip, even helping pick out items for each other. As photos and posts spread online, speculation over their relationship intensified.
Kim Young-dae and Lee Na-eun first worked together on the 2019 MBC drama Extraordinary You. Reports suggest they stayed in touch after the project, and with Kim set to begin his mandatory military service in April, this latest sighting drew even more attention.
However, both sides denied the dating rumors. Kim Young-dae’s side said, "They have known each other for a long time and are close acquaintances," while Lee Na-eun’s side explained, "When they go running, it’s often with a group," clarifying that they are not in a romantic relationship.
Kim Young-dae debuted in 2017 with the web drama Jeonjijeok Jjaksarang Sijeom: Special Edition and most recently appeared in the Netflix series Boyfriend on Demand. Lee Na-eun debuted as an idol but is now focused on acting. She appeared in the ENA drama The Defects last year and is set to release the short-form drama My Little Chef.