Rumors of a romance between actor Jung Gun Joo and YouTuber Nam Seo Yeon recently caught fire after fans noticed what appeared to be matching Instagram posts, sparking speculation of a possible relationship. However, the buzz was swiftly addressed by Jung Gun Joo’s agency, Saram Entertainment, which clarified on September 9 that the two are merely good friends. The agency told OSEN, “They are just close acquaintances,” effectively shutting down the dating chatter.
The rumors began when netizens observed both stars posting similar photos of the same meal and at the same location, fueling assumptions that the actor, who is eight years older than the YouTuber, might be romantically involved with her. Despite the rapid spread of these suspicions online, the agency’s statement has since dispelled the claims.
Jung Gun Joo, born in 1995, made his start in web dramas and music videos before landing his breakout role in the hit K-drama Extraordinary You in 2019. Prior to that, he appeared in DAY6’s music video for “I Like You” in 2017, followed by a lead role in the web drama Flower Ever After. His success continued with key roles in series like Oh My Baby (2020), a cameo in True Beauty (2021), and The Secret Romantic Guesthouse. He will next appear in the upcoming drama Check In Hanyang.
Meanwhile, Nam Seo Yeon, born in 2003, is a popular YouTuber with around 550,000 subscribers. Her channel, 남서연SEOYEON, is primarily known for GRWM (Get Ready With Me) videos and lifestyle vlogs. She is also active on Instagram, where she shares her daily life as a rising lifestyle influencer.