10 Most Shocking Dating Scandals Of 2018 So Far
1. Hyuna and E’Dawn (PENTAGON)
The most recent couple to come to light, Hyuna and E’Dawn have stolen hearts with their sweet relationship. At the very beginning of August, reports were made that the two had been dating for several years.
Cube Entertainment was quick to respond and denied the two were in a relationship.
“The report about HyunA and E’dawn dating are not true.”
– Cube Entertainment
Shortly after that, E’Dawn and Hyuna took things into their own hands and admitted that they have been dating secretly for the past 2 years! They apologized for keeping it a secret and their fans have been nothing but supportive since.
But the truly amazing thing is that they kept it secret for so long since all of their interactions from the past couple of years should have clued all of us in!
14 Moments When It Was Obvious That Hyuna And E’Dawn Were Dating
2. Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young
Before Hyuna and E’Dawn there was Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young. The two What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim co-stars had such amazing chemistry on-screen that dating rumors began to circulate.
One news report was leaked at the end of July that claimed the two had been dating for the past 3 years! Shortly after, the two actors agencies responded and denied the claims as did Park Seo Joon.
And although, Park Min Young did confirm that she once tried to date in secret, she said it was not with Park Seo Joon and was very firm in the fact that she was not dating anyone.
“I tried having secret relationships but it was not with Park Seo Joon. [Park Seo Joon and I] never met over seas. If we were a secret couple, why would I put a photo of it on Instagram? I wouldn’t have left any traces.
I want to emphasize that the dating rumors are not true. I don’t understand how someone can say I’m dating someone by putting together false evidences and rumors.
My final say about the dating rumor? I’m not dating. I’m not dating and I’m not getting married.”
— Park Min Young
3. Park Shin Hye and Choi Tae Joon
In March reports were made that Park Shin Hye and Choi Tae Joon had been in a secret relationship for the past year. Shortly after the news broke, Park Shin Hye and her agency denied the relationship and merely stated they were good friends.
But in the plot twist of all plot twists, Choi Tae Joon and his agency confirmed that the two were dating!
After Choi Tae Joon’s reveal, Park Shin Hye changed her statement and admitted to the relationship too!
Since then the two have been spotted on dates together!
4. Suzy and Lee Dong Wook
Around the same time that Park Shin Hye and Choi Tae Joon confirmed their dating news, another couple was taking the spotlight. Suzy and Lee Dong Wook were able to overcome their 13 year age gap and started a relationship. Fans were overjoyed for the two top stars!
Unfortunately, 4 months later, King Kong Entertainment and JYP Entertainment confirmed that the two had split because of their busy schedules.
5. Hui (PENTAGON) and Soojin [(G)I-DLE]
E’Dawn isn’t the only PENTAGON member to have faced dating rumors recently. Hui has also been caught up in a rumor with (G)I-DLE‘s Soojin. The two had dated in the past but rumors began to circulate that they were still together.
Netizens pointed out their matching fashion accessories and photos of the two linking arms as evidence of their relationship.
Since the rumors started floating around, Cube Entertainment was quick to jump on the story. They confirmed that the two had been a couple in the past but the relationship had ended long ago.
“We can confirm that Hui and Soojin have already split.”
— Cube Entertainment
6. Seungri (BIGBANG) and office worker
In June, a news report was made from someone claiming to have inside knowledge of the entertainment industry stating that Seungri was dating a non-celebrity.
On top of that, the insider claimed that the woman was beautiful office worker and said that it was common knowledge among staff. After this report, YG Entertainment quickly stepped in to say that they would investigate the matter.
“BIGBANG’s Seungri is currently dating a non-celebrity. It’s already well known among the broadcast staff.”
— Insider
But Seungri himself cleared up the issue. At a press conference for his album he stated that these reports were nothing but rumors. He even stated that since the rumors began things have been awkward between him and the mystery worker.
“There was a dating scandal recently stating that I’m dating an office worker. It was my beautiful assistant manager who made an appearce on I Live Alone. The person who reported this was mistaken. Things have been awkward between us since the rumors started. We used to talk a lot in the past but know she just leaves my work on my desk.”
— Seungri
7. Yoon Chaekyung (APRIL) and DinDin
In May, reports were made that the two were dating. Like Seungri’s case, a source who identified themself as an industry insiders confirmed the news.
But the news was quickly put to rest after DinDin‘s agency denied their relationship.
“DinDin and Yoon Chaekyung are just close senior and junior. We saw the dating news and confirmed with DinDin himself. It appears this report came out because they became close while featuring on various shows together. They’re not dating, but close as senior and junior.”
— D.O. Entertainment
As did Yoon Chaekyung‘s agency.
“After checking with Yoon Chaekyung, we can confirm that they aren’t dating. They’re just friends as senior and junior.”
— DSP Media Entertainment
8. Areum (former T-ARA member) and Lee Seung Jae
At the very beginning of the year, the former T-ARA member introduced rookie actor Lee Seung Jae as her boyfriend! She also revealed that she began dating him in 2017!
9. Minhwan (FTISLAND) and Yulhee (former LABOUM member)
When fans first heard that Minhwan and Yulhee were dating in 2017 they couldn’t have been more shocked. Then they announced they were engaged in January, shocking fans further.
And fans were in for another big surprise when the two announced that Yulhee was pregnant and the two were legally married in May! Shortly after that Yulhee gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
10. G.O (MBLAQ) and Choi Ye Seul
At the end of 2017, rumors began to circulate that G.O was dating Choi Ye Seul. Their names soon became a trending search which eventually prompted G.O to confirm their relationship in January.
Since then G.O has even introduced her as his official girlfriend on his internet show!