Kangta, Second Dating Rumor with Jung Yumi... Agency "Checking"

Singer Kangta (left) and actress Jung Yu-mi (right) [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Sung-yeol] Idol group H.O.T member Kangta and actress Jung Yu-mi have been caught up in a second dating rumor.

According to a report by 'Market News' on the 4th, it has been confirmed that Kangta and Jung Yu-mi are currently dating.

The two met on a radio show and reportedly grew closer through 'hiking.' They enjoyed hiking with mutual acquaintances, deepening their affection for each other and eventually developing into a couple.

Kangta was born in 1979 and is 42 years old this year, while Jung Yu-mi was born in 1984 and is 37 years old, making them five years apart.

Regarding this, Jung Yu-mi's agency Ace Factory stated, "We are verifying the facts."

They were also rumored to be dating in August last year. At that time, Kangta's agency SM Entertainment told a media outlet in an interview, "Kangta and Jung Yu-mi are close friends."

Jung Yu-mi's agency Ace Factory also denied the dating rumors through a media outlet, saying, "The dating rumors are not true. The two are close colleagues."

Kangta debuted as a member of the idol group H.O.T in 1996 and has continued his singing career steadily with songs such as "Descendants of Warriors" and "Candy."

Jung Yu-mi debuted in 2004 with the KBS drama "Terms of Love" and has gained fans' love by appearing in MBC dramas such as "Dong Yi" and "Partners for Justice Season 2."

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