Agency denies Lee Da-hae, Kang Ji-hwan dating

Speculation is mounting that actor Kang Ji-hwan and actress Lee Da-hae are dating after spotted arriving in Korea on the same flight from Thailand, but Lee's agency has denied the two are in a relationship.

"Lee went to Thailand on vacation and it is true she met with Kang there because he was there too, but they are not dating," said an official at Lee's agency J.Tune Entertainment.

The official explained that the two had become good friends through mutual acquaintances in the entertainment industry and that it was coincidence they returned on the same flight.

Lee, 25, has appeared in scores of dramas since her debut in 2001. Her most notable works include "Lotus Flower Fairy" in 2004 which placed her onto stardom and "My Girl" the following year which gained her popularity throughout Asia.

Kang, 32, garnered widespread recognition in several countries in Asia after co-starring with actress Han Hye-jin in 2005 TV series "Be Strong, Geum-soon". His most recent film "My Girlfriend is an Agent" topped the domestic box office earlier this year.

Reporter : Park So-yoen muse@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr