Kim Soo-hyun the South Korean actor spoke officially about the dating reports that connected him to his co-star Kim Ji-won from Queen of Tears. The media spread dating rumors about these actors starting several months post-production due to their strong onscreen bond and rare offscreen interactions.
Rumors Sparked by Fan Messages
Multiple news outlets published online messages from Kim Soo-hyun that appeared on Bubble his communication gateway with fan supporters. During one fan interaction, Kim Soo-hyun formally proposed to disclose his relationship with Kim Ji-won indicating an emotional bond between them. This lighthearted suggestion quickly gained traction among fans, with many hoping that the on-screen couple had developed a real-life romance.
Through a direct comment, Kim Soo-Hyun dismissed such rumors by stating that the fictional storylines of the drama carried no truth about a romantic connection to Kim Ji-won. The actor took action to silence growing speculation about the possibility of romantic involvement between him and Kim Ji-won since audiences watched their series.
On-Screen Chemistry and Public Speculation
Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won performed a hit drama called Queen of Tears on TVN which concluded in April 2024 initially spreading the relationship rumors. On-screen performances as a married couple earned both actors strong public admiration which caused viewers to speculate about an actual relationship.
Three months post-finale revealed Kim Soo-hyun posted photos from his overseas fan meeting which increased fan beliefs about an actual relationship. These pictures were later removed by the actor which created more public interest about their relationship status. People speculated whether the posted images included minor clues suggesting a romantic link between him and Kim Ji-won.
Kim Soo-Hyun dismissed the rising dating speculations by confirming their absurd nature. Through his statement, he specified that his professional bond with Kim Ji-won existed only within their television production work. He chose to answer fan speculation primarily because he wanted to minimize and stop baseless rumors from spreading any further.
Final Thoughts
The emotional story arc of Queen of Tears and the powerful acting talents of its leads drew viewers in but Kim Soo-hyun officially dismissed dating speculations about him and Kim Ji-won. His direct response shows the reality that film-set chemistry does not create genuine romantic relationships between actors. Moving forward fans should anticipate future projects by these actors since they maintain concentrated efforts on individual professional paths after enjoying their previous collaborative works.
