[Exclusive] "Afraid but Excited About Public Dating" Jung Yu-mi Opens Up About Romance with 'Kangta♥'

Jung Yu-mi's Agency: "Recently Developed from Close Senior-Junior Relationship to Romantic Partners"

Singer Kangta (left) and actress Jung Yu-mi (right) / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Actress Jung Yumi, who admitted to dating singer Kangta, directly shared her thoughts, drawing the attention of netizens.

On the 4th, Jung Yumi posted on her Instagram, "I am writing this to personally convey my message to those around me who were surprised by today's article and to those who support me."

She continued, "I have recently cautiously started a serious relationship with someone who was a good friend and senior to me," adding, "I was cautious and worried about publicly revealing my personal romantic relationship, but I did not want to deny the decision and choice I made."

Finally, she said, "Starting a public relationship is very difficult and frightening, but I also nurture a small hope that better days may come," and added, "I always hold a grateful heart toward the many people who support me."

Earlier that day, Jung Yumi’s agency Ace Factory confirmed the relationship, stating, "The two had been close senior-junior colleagues and recently developed into a romantic relationship." Kangta’s agency SM Entertainment also stated, "The two are meeting with good feelings."

Kangta was born in 1979 and debuted in 1996 as a member of the idol group H.O.T. He gained great love by releasing hit songs such as "Descendants of Warriors" and "Candy." In 2018, he also appeared on MBC’s "Infinite Challenge" in the "Toto Ga" special, showcasing H.O.T’s reunion stage.

Jung Yumi was born in 1984 and debuted in 2004 with the KBS drama "Conditions of Love." Since then, she has continued her acting career appearing in MBC dramas such as "Dong Yi" and "Partners for Justice Season 2."

Below is the full statement from Jung Yumi

Hello, this is Jung Yumi.

I am writing this to personally convey my message to those around me who were surprised by today’s article and to those who support me.

I have recently cautiously started a serious relationship with someone who was a good friend and senior to me.

Since I have thought carefully and begun to open my heart, I felt it was right to directly share my feelings with you, so I am conveying this in writing.

Putting aside my work, I was also cautious and worried about publicly revealing my personal romantic relationship, but I did not want to deny the decision and choice I made.

Also, on the other hand, starting a public relationship is very difficult and frightening for me as well, but I nurture a small hope that perhaps better days may come.

I want to say that I always hold a very grateful heart toward the many people who support me. Thank you always from the bottom of my heart.

I hope all my precious supporters can have a day without pain and with smiles today. That is all.

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