Director Refutes Popular Actor’s Dating Claims, Ignites Widespread Reaction

Park Jihoon is caught up in dating rumors with co-star Jeon Soyoung from tvN’s The Legend of Kitchen Soldier — but the rumors are fake.

The controversy began after behind-the-scenes clips showed Park Jihoon and Jeon Soyoung acting very close on set. Fans joked about their chemistry online, sparking speculation they might be dating.

Twitter users shared clips pointing out how gentle Park Jihoon was, even asking permission before touching Jeon Soyoung’s shoulder.

Rumors spread further after a viral post claimed a netizen DMed the drama’s director, who allegedly hinted the cast were dating.

I sent a DM to the director to ask if Park Jihoon and Jeon Soyoung, Lee Sang Yi and Han Dong Hee are dating. Although he couldn’t say anything specifically, he said to look at them with open hearts, and that type of chemistry didn’t just come out of nowhere…what is this?

A screenshot of the alleged DM exchange circulated:

Netizen: Hello, director. There is talk that Park Jihoon and Jeong So Young are dating as well as Lee Sang Yi and Han Dong Hee. Do you know anything about this?
Director: Although I can’t say anything specifically, I can say that that type of chemistry isn’t just made? All four of them are hard working, great actors, so please watch them with open hearts.

Soon after, the director firmly denied sending any DM or confirming the rumors.

Stop fabricating things. I have never sent a DM!
— director

Netizens reacted with disbelief that people really bought the dating rumors.

Some comments:

“I always wondered who actually believes these things…but it turns out there are some who do.”
“I’m sure he can report this.”
“The director must’ve been so shocked. This started on Threads, but it’s totally fabricated.”
“This is crazy…I have goosebumps.”
“Why do people do this?”
“Legendary psycho…”

The fandom and viewers are now brushing off the baseless rumors. Park Jihoon and Jeon Soyoung remain professional co-stars, no dating confirmed.