Rumors of a romantic relationship between BTS member Jungkook and actress Lee Yoo Bi resurfaced.
Reporter-turned-Youtuber Lee Jin Ho uploaded a new Youtube video on February 13th, saying “It has been confirmed that Jungkook and Lee Yoo Bi were still lovers until May last year”.
Lee Jin Ho said, “I’ve been talking about this issue since two years ago. In particular, Jungkook is a world-class top star so he had no choice but to be cautious. Looking at related content one by one, it is true that the two used to be in a romantic relationship”.
He continued, “Through an official who knows the two well, I confirmed that the two were still dating until 2021. However, it is unknown whether their relationship continues after May last year.”
According to Lee Jin Ho, Jungkook and Lee Yoo Bi’s romance has something in relation to Kumuda, a culture and arts company. Both have fairly close relationships with Kumuda.
Lee Yoo Bi is listed as an in-house director of this company. Lee Yoo Bi’s mother – actress Kyeon Mi Ri was seen at the concert hall of Kumuda and she also attended the opening ceremony of Kumuda 2 years ago.
Jungkook made donations to Kumuda. The two also showed off their “couple items”. In particular, Lee Jin Ho pointed out that the beads have a different meaning because Kyeon Mi Ri and actor Lee Seung Gi, Lee Yu Bi’s brother-in-law, also wear them.
Lee Jin Ho revealed that he also captured the circumstance in which Jungkook gave Lee Yu Bi an expensive luxury bag as a gift. He explained, “A shopping review was posted on an online shopping mall using Jungkook’s ID. Looking at the purchase history, product names such as ‘Chanel Silver’ are recorded. Lee Yu Bi posted photos of the same product (as the bag Jungkook bought) on her Instagram at that time.”
He also said that the two were caught side by side on Jeju Island in November last year, adding, “There were suspicions that they might have traveled together.”
Jungkook and Lee Yu Bi’s dating rumor surfaced once last year. However, at that time, their agencies explained that it was “groundless”.
Lee Yoo Bi posted some photos with a congratulatory message on her Instagram on February 8th, a day after her sister Lee Da In announced her marriage.
Later, netizens poured malicious comments on Lee Yoo Bi’s post. Most of the comments are criticisms towards her family background. In the end, the actress turned off the comment function on her post.
Below are some Korean stars who confidently revealed the name of their ideal type on broadasts.
1. Dex – Kwon Eun Bi
Dex, who recently emerged as a rising entertainer after appearing on various programs, expressed his affection for singer Kwon Eun Bi. Appearing in the content on the Youtube channel “117” together with Kwon Eun Bi, Dex described “cutie sexy” as the characteristic of his ideal type. He then said, “Kwon Eun Bi is sexy and cute. My heart flutters because of her. She has a nice personality. It was fun talking with her”. He then honestly confessed, “I like her more since we’re same-age friends. Her face is also pretty”
Kwon Eun Bi actually received a long DM from Dex after filming the content together. The female singer checked the DM and replied immediately after she received it.
2. Han Hye Jin – BTS Jungkook
In a recent video uploaded on her Youtube channel, Han Hye Jin visited a marriage information company and revealed her concerns about dating and marriage. When asked about her ideal type, she said, “I want to meet an honest and nice person. Someone who can understand me. I hope that person looks cute when he smiles”, adding “Combining all the characteristics together, I think my ideal type is similar to BTS Jungkook”, drawing laughter.
Han Hye Jin also expressed her admiration for BTS Jungkook on other broadcasts in the past. She said she had about 500 videos of Jungkook saved on her SNS.
3. Son Seok Gu – Jang Do Yeon
Actor Son Seok Gu appeared on TV Chosun’s “Heo Young Man’s Food Travel” in April and mentioned comedian Jang Do Yeon as his ideal type. He said, “I like people who look bright. Someone like Jang Do Yeon. She’s really humorous. She’s funny and bright”
4. Kim Jong Kook – Yoon Tae Jin
Singer Kim Jong Kook recently disclosed his ideal type while talking with his best friend Cha Tae Hyun on SBS’s entertainment program “My Little Old Boy”. Drawing Kim Jong Kook’s ideal type with an egg-shaped face, long hair, and big eyes, Cha Tae Hyun commented, “She looks like announcer Yoon Tae Jin”. Hearing that, Kim Jong Kook shyly asked, “Does she suit me?”.
Later, announcer Yoon Tae Jin appeared on a radio broadcast and was asked about her feelings about being considered Kim Jong Kook’s ideal type. She humbly said, “I’m grateful for the mention”.
5. BTS Jungkook – IU
Joining an SBS variety show in the past, BTS Jungkook also revealed his ideal type. When asked, “Do you have someone in your heart?”, Jungkook said, “I have an ideal type. She’s senior singer IU”. Later Jungkook also expressed his desire to do a duet with IU. The BTS member drew attention as he was so embarrassed that he couldn’t even approach IU at an award ceremony.
It is known that South Korean stars Lee Jong-suk and IU took their fans by surprise when they announced they were in a relationship. In a recent interview, Lee Jong-suk, known for his several shows including Romance is a Bonus Book and Big Mouth, mentioned that he had been through a turbulent time after his military service and hinted that IU had been a source of great support and comfort to him.