G-Dragon, Lee Joo-yeon spark dating rumors again with alleged home date

Singer G-Dragon, left, and actor Lee Joo-yeon / Courtesy of MBC, her social media

Singer G-Dragon and actor Lee Joo-yeon, formerly of the K-pop girl group After School, are once again involved in dating rumors.

Recently, speculation about their rekindled relationship has spread quickly through online communities. Lee posted a photo on her personal social media account showing herself sitting on a sofa with a cat on Saturday.

Some internet users pointed out that the interior of the location in the photo closely resembles G-Dragon’s home, fueling rumors of their reunion.

Additionally, some claimed that the cat in the picture was wearing a scarf similar to one previously seen on G-Dragon’s pet.

As of now, neither G-Dragon’s nor Lee’s agency has issued any statement regarding the speculation.

This is not the first time the two have faced dating rumors. They have faced dating rumors on four separate occasions since 2017. However, their responses to the rumors have remained subdued.

When the first dating rumor emerged, both parties’ agencies denied the relationship, saying they were "just close colleagues." Nonetheless, in 2019, Lee reignited the rumors herself by uploading — and later deleting — a video featuring her and G-Dragon.

Speculation continued as photos surfaced suggesting the two had visited the same locations, such as paragliding sites and restaurants. There were even rumors of a trip to Jeju Island. Despite the growing attention, both sides remained silent without issuing formal statements.

Lee appeared in the 2022 Disney+ drama "Kiss Sixth Sense." Debuting in 2006 with BIGBANG, G-Dragon has achieved massive global popularity with a series of hit songs. He has been actively appearing in entertainment shows, including MBC’s "Good Day."

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