Kim Hee-chul♥Momo, Confirm Public Relationship Amid Second Dating Rumors... Meaningful Moments in Past Broadcasts (Comprehensive)

TWICE Momo (left), Super Junior Kim Heechul (right) / Photo by Kim Heechul Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Sung-yeol] The protagonists of the first dating rumor of the new year 2020 were Kim Heechul and Momo.

The agency SJ Label, which manages the idol group Super Junior, acknowledged the couple's relationship on the 2nd, stating, "The two have been close senior and junior celebrities and it has been confirmed that they recently developed feelings for each other and started dating."

Also, JYP Entertainment, the agency of the idol group TWICE, confirmed the dating rumor, saying, "After verification, the two have been close senior and junior colleagues in the entertainment industry and recently became a couple with mutual feelings."

On the morning of the same day, Market News reported that Kim Heechul and Momo are currently in a good relationship as a couple. Previously, this media outlet reported their dating in August last year, but both sides responded at the time that it was "groundless."

According to the media, they first met in 2017 when they appeared together on a program, built a friendship, and then developed into a romantic relationship.

This is the first public relationship for both parties. As the two officially acknowledged their relationship, past broadcast scenes featuring Kim Heechul and Momo have become a hot topic among fans.

On JTBC's variety show 'Knowing Bros,' Momo appeared as the female lead in the music video filming of the song "Nabijam." In that episode, Kim Heechul was seen brushing dust off Momo's face and defending himself by hitting Kim Young-chul's hand when he tried to imitate him.

Also, on tvN's variety show 'Life Bar,' when singer Park Jin-young appeared, Kim Heechul made a meaningful remark by asking, "How would it be if TWICE publicly announced their dating?"

Meanwhile, Kim Heechul debuted in 2005 as a member of Super Junior and is active in variety shows such as 'Knowing Bros' and 'My Ugly Duckling.' Momo debuted in 2015 as a member of TWICE and enjoys popularity across Japan and Korea.

Kim Heechul was born in 1983 and is 38 years old this year, while Momo was born in Japan in 1996 and is 25 years old this year. The two continue their love overcoming a 13-year age gap and nationality difference.

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