Two romance rumors in a day for singer-songwriter Kangta

Aug 1, 2019

Singer-songwriter Kangta was mired in romance rumors involving two women on Thursday.

Racing model Woo Joo-ahn

Singer-songwriter Kangta, 39, was embroiled in romance rumors involving two women ― racing model Woo Joo-ahn and actress Jung Yu-mi ― on Thursday, but denied both.

The first rumor circulated early Thursday after Woo, 28, mistakenly disclosed an Instagram video of herself and Kangta showing affection in a sauna. Kangta kissed Woo in the clip, which was later deleted.

But Kangta's agency SM Entertainment said the pair had already broken up.

"Kangta parted with her a few years ago," it said. "We heard Woo had posted the video by mistake."

Actress Jung Yu-mi

Soon after the denial, a local media outlet claimed Kangta has been dating actress Jung Yu-mi, 35, for two years. It said the pair met through a mutual friend.

SM denied it again, saying: "They are merely close friends."

A spokesperson for Ace Factory, representing Jung, also said the rumor was untrue.

Kangta, whose real name is Ahn Chil-hyun, debuted as a member of first-generation K-pop boy band H.O.T in 1996. Following the group's disbandment in 2001, he has been forging career as a soloist and actor. He is set to release the solo track "Love Song" on Aug. 4 and will hold concerts as H.O.T in September in Seoul.