Actor Hyeri rumored to be dating dancer Woo-tae, agency ‘unable to confirm’

Actor Hyeri and dancer Wootae / Captured from their social media

Singer and actor Hyeri is rumored to be in a relationship with dancer Woo-tae, known for his appearance on Mnet’s dance competition show “Street Man Fighter.”

“It is difficult to confirm as it concerns the actor’s private life. We ask for your understanding," said an official from Hyeri’s agency, Sublime Artist Agency, Tuesday.

Earlier that day, local outlet Mydaily reported that Hyeri and Woo-tae have been dating for over a year after meeting during the filming of the movie “Victory.”

Hyeri reportedly received cheerleading choreography lessons from Woo-tae, who worked as a dance coach for the film. The two were later spotted on dates near Seoul, though they are said to have kept the relationship quiet.

Hyeri, who debuted as a member of Girl’s Day, gained widespread popularity through the hit drama “Reply 1988” and has since appeared in a string of television dramas and films. Most recently, she starred in the Uplus series “Friendly Rivalry,” which found popularity not only in Korea but also across Chinese-speaking regions.

Woo-tae competed as a member of crew Mbitious on the dance survival show “Street Man Fighter.”

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.