G-Dragon denies renewed dating rumors with Lee Joo-yeon
G-dragon, left, and Lee Joo-yeon / Xportsnews
K-pop star G-Dragon has officially denied recurring rumors that he is romantically involved with former After School member Lee Joo-yeon.
On June 6, G-Dragon’s agency Galaxy Corporation issued a statement saying, “We would like to clarify that the recent speculation about a romantic relationship between G-Dragon and Lee Joo-yeon is not true.”
The latest wave of dating rumors emerged on online forums after fans pointed out similarities between the interior setting of a photo posted by Lee on social media and G-Dragon’s home. Netizens compared elements such as the sofa, wall art and decor arrangement, claiming they closely resembled those seen in previous glimpses of the singer’s residence. A cat seen in Lee’s arms wearing what looked like G-Dragon’s pet’s signature scarf further fueled speculation.
Neither party had previously addressed the latest round of speculation, though this is far from the first time the two stars have been linked. Dating rumors between G-Dragon and Lee Joo-yeon first surfaced in 2017 and continued to circulate in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Now facing their sixth public rumor cycle, G-Dragon has chosen to respond directly and dismiss the claims.
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