Singer Kim Heung-guk denies affair rumors with actor Kim Boo-sun

Singer Kim Heung-guk, 66, has denied rumors of an affair with actor Kim Boo-sun, 63, after she announced plans to take legal action against people spreading the claims online.

“I had no idea about these rumors until today. This is something Kim Boo-sun needs to address herself. The claims are completely baseless," Kim Heung-guk told the Hankook Ilbo on Thursday.

He said that he has never been in contact with Kim Boo-sun.

“She hasn’t contacted me about this at all. I don’t know how she’s going to handle it, but the truth is, we’re not in touch and we don’t meet. It’s ridiculous. I know nothing about this, yet all this happened," he said.

“This came out of nowhere, and I’m just baffled. I don’t think it’s my place to respond. I just hope she handles it well.”

Earlier that day, Kim Boo-sun said on her YouTube channel that she plans to take legal action against those claiming she had an affair with Kim Heung-guk.

“On April 9, I met with a lawyer for legal advice. I was told that if the suspects are based in Korea, we can track them down. I’m preparing the materials and plan to file a complaint with the Seongdong Police Station’s cyber investigation unit tomorrow,” she said.

Calling the rumors a form of “character assassination,” Kim Boo-sun said she had no choice but to seek legal recourse. “They’re saying I had an affair with Kim Heung-guk. I would appreciate it if this message could reach him. I think we need to work together,” she said. “I’ve never even held hands with him. Whoever started this rumor has really crossed the line.”

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.