Group T-ara member Hyomin (33, real name Park Sun-young) made a belated statement about dating rumors with national soccer player Hwang Ui-jo (30, Girondaeng de Bordeaux).
On the 8th, Hyomin said, "I would like to convey my position regarding the dating article reported in January." "At the time, we were in the process of meeting each other with good feelings, but due to the burdensome situation, we naturally became separated, and now we are supporting each other. I'm telling you that I've decided to become a member."
It is true that he and Hwang Ui-jo were dating in January, but it is explained that they are currently in a relationship.
On January 3, a media 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 active in the French league, and this media also released a date photo saying that the two, who are in a long-distance relationship in France and Korea, had a sweet time while traveling together in Switzerland in December of last year.
However, the two have neither confirmed nor denied this dating rumor, nor have they made an official statement.
Hyomin's representative, who made an announcement three months after the dating rumors were reported, said, "At that time, Hyomin and Hwang Ui-jo did not have any management agencies, so there was no one who could perform official duties, and as a result, they were unable to respond quickly to reporters' inquiries." explained.
(SBS Entertainment News reporter Kang Seon-ae)