At 40 years old, Yoo Yeon-seok is making waves in South Korean showbiz with his oh-so-dreamy romantic role in When The Phone Rings.Yoo’s sizzling chemistry with Chae Soo-bin was over the roof and we couldn’t stop gazing at how perfectly he portrayed his lover-boy persona. While his on-screen romances are for the world to witness, the actor is extremely private about his personal affairs. Nonetheless, his name has still landed in tabloids and social media gossip columns owing to his alleged high-profile relationships. Keen to know more? Let’s take you through the dating history and rumoured relationships of Yoo Yeon-seok.
Who is Yoo Yeon-seok’s ideal type?
His nearly-perfect chemistry with most of his co-stars has established him as a 10/10 keeper, with netizens always wondering if there’s a lucky woman in his life. While the When The Phone Rings actor likes to keep that private, he has spoken about his ideal type in previous interviews. According to Soompi, the actor revealed that when he likes someone, he’s not too direct with his intentions but not too shy either. He continued, “If there is someone that I like, I’m not the type to not be able to speak and run away. I’m the type to actually confess my feelings to her. But from then on, I may be a little hesitant.”
Giving his take on public relationships, the actor said he hasn’t thought much about inviting the world into his love life. “There are a lot of couples these days who came out with their relationships only to break up later. So I think I’ll consider it when it comes to it,” he added.
So, has he come across the one yet? Let’s find out.
Is Yoo Yeon-seok currently dating anyone?
Yoo Yeon-seok is presumably single as neither the actor nor his agency have confirmed his relationship. However, the actor has sparked dating rumours with his When The Phone Rings co-star Chae Soo-bin and Queen of Tears actor Kim Ji-won.
Exploring the dating history and relationships of Yoo Yeon-seok
Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin
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From sharing steamy chemistry in When The Phone Rings (remember the episode 12 bed scene) or enjoying each other’s company in the show’s BTS clips – fans are convinced that Yoo and Chae Soo-bin are dating in real life. Shedding light on his chemistry with Chae and how fans are manifesting their marriage in real life, Yoo told Sports Chosun (via Sportskeeda), “I’m grateful because they said our chemistry was good. I’m grateful that people seemed to be immersed in our romance and Sajoo couple”. However, he denied they are dating in real life.
Yoo Yeon-seok and Kim Ji-won
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One of the most notable rumours in K-town is that Yoo Yeon-seok and Kim Ji-won have been dating for more than a decade. The duo got to know each other on the sets of the 2012 horror film Horror Stories, eventually becoming closer in real life. Over the years, multiple media outlets reported about their serious relationship and how they had even introduced each other to their families. However, the reports were dismissed by their agencies.
In 2016, Sports Chosun reported that the two were spotted on a date in Gangnam. Yoo and Kim reportedly went to eat at a lamb skewer restaurant in Cheongdam and were seen comfortably feeding each other before heading back together in his private car. This incident was also denied by their management companies, which stated that they were only out as friends alongside their manager.
To date, many have speculated a secret romance but there has been no confirmation.
Yoo Yeon-seok and Shin Hyun-bin
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Yoo’s dating rumours with Shin Hyun-bin started on the sets of their K-drama Hospital Playlist, in which they were known as the ‘Wintergarden couple’. Their on-screen chemistry and frequent public appearances sparked the possibility of a relationship. However, Shin cleared the air and denied any romantic involvement.
That’s all for the dating history and relationships of Yoo Yeon-seok.
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This story first appeared in Lifestyle Asia Kuala Lumpur.
The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
