YoonA and Lee Jun-ho, who have been gathering attention due to their unprecedented romantic chemistry in "King The Land," have found themselves caught up in dating rumors. Although their respective agencies were quick to dismiss these rumors as groundless, a sense of inexplicable disappointment remains among viewers. Let's review the stars who stirred dating rumors because of their immersive chemistry in dramas.
On July 3, JTBC's weekend drama "King The Land" lead actors Lee Jun-ho and Im YoonA have become the center of attention as they are rumored to be dating. According to initial reports, the two had already developed a romantic relationship before filming for the drama began, and this led to their joint appearance in the series. SM Entertainment, which represents Im YoonA, and JYP Entertainment, which represents Lee Jun-ho, were quick to suppress the dating rumors by stating that the two are just close friends.
YoonA and Lee Jun-ho had sparked a flame in the hearts of fans when they not only co-hosted a year-end music festival but also performed a couple dance. Born in 1990, the two have a lot in common, from their simultaneous activities in idol groups to their perfect center visuals. Moreover, their romantic chemistry in the drama has led to immense immersion from fans. Ultimately, it was confirmed that the two are not in a romantic relationship, but the dating rumors served to confirm the perfection of their on-screen chemistry.
There have often been instances where the popularity of a drama has led to dating rumors between the male and female leads. A notable example is the beloved star couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin. The two, also born in the same year of 1982, boasted an unusual friendship after matching their acting rhythms and faced numerous dating rumors. Each time, the two repeatedly denied dating rumors, but these reached their peak when they starred together in tvN's 'Crash Landing on Love.'
At that time as well, they emphasized that they were just colleagues, dismissing it as a laughable happening. However, they finally admitted to being in a relationship on January 1, 2021, which garnered much attention. They later married and are now building a happy family with a son.
Before this, Park Seo-jun and Park Min-young also faced dating rumors due to their romantic chemistry in tvN's 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.' They too were caught up in reports that they had been "dating for three years" amidst the drama's success. Both sides dismissed the rumors as "close colleagues," but their performance up to the end brought the drama great success and made people wonder if they were indeed a real couple.
Thus, dating rumors involving the male and female leads of a drama tend to add synergy to the popularity of the work. With the word-of-mouth success of 'Kingderland' and the added spice of YoonA and Lee Jun-ho's dating rumors, expectations are high for a positive synergy to emerge.
