'SKY Castle' actors Kim, Cho dating

Actors Kim Bo-ra and Cho Byeong-kyu have been dating since February. Capture from Cho Byeong-kyu's Instagram

By Dong Sun-hwa

Rising actors Kim Bo-ra and Cho Byeong-kyu, who appeared on JTBC's hit satire-drama “SKY Castle,” confirmed they are dating.

“Kim and Cho have been seeing each other since the beginning of February,” a spokesperson for Kim's agency, Moment Entertainment, said Thursday.

HB Entertainment, which manages Cho, also confirmed the pair's romantic relationship.

A media outlet Thursday disclosed several photos of the pair showing their affection. It said they went shopping, watched a movie and had dinner together this month in Gangnam, Seoul.

The romance rumor between Kim, 24, and Cho, 23, first emerged when they were spotted cozying up in the making-of video for “SKY Castle” unveiled in January. But both then denied the rumor.

Meanwhile, “SKY Castle,” which centers on the educational craze sweeping upper-class families in Korea, recently wrapped up with a 23.8 percent viewership, an unprecedented rating for a cable TV series.

Kim played Kim Hye-na, while Cho was Cha Ki-joon. Both are now enjoying star status thanks to the satire-drama.