Group T-ara member Hyomin (33, real name Park Seon-young) and national soccer player Hwang Ui-jo (30, Girondaeng de Bordeaux) were caught up in dating rumors.
On the 3rd, Sports Chosun reported that Hyomin and Hwang Eui-jo met through an acquaintance and developed into lovers in November of last year.
Hwang Ui-Jo is currently playing in the French league.
The media also reported that the two, who are in a long-distance relationship in France and Korea, had a sweet time while traveling together in Switzerland last month.
The position of both sides has not yet been released regarding the dating rumors.
Hyomin debuted as a member of T-ara in 2009 and gained popularity with numerous hit songs such as 'Roly Poly', 'Bo Peep Bo Peep', and 'Crazy for You'.
Recently, members Eunjung, Qrie, and Jiyeon released a new song 'Tiki Taka'.
After making his professional debut in the K League Seongnam Ilhwa (currently Seongnam FC) in 2013, Hwang Ui-jo moved to Japan's J-League Gamba Osaka before moving to France's Ligue 1 Girondain de Bordeaux in 2019.
As the leading striker of the Korean national football team, he is also expected to play in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
[Photo = Provided by the Korea Football Association, SBS Entertainment News DB]
(SBS Entertainment News reporter Kang Seon-ae)