Who Is Hong Yi-Seol? My Royal Nemesis Actress Caught Up In Dating Rumour With Co-Star Heo Nam-Jun

Ever since South Korean actress Hong Yi-Seol denied reports of dating her fellow My Royal Nemesis co-star Heo Nam-Jun, intrigue has soared around Hong. Following the success of their drama, that's been lauded for its unique plot, interesting casting and performances, social media users and fan communities have turned eagle-eyed to know more about the origin of the rumours between the two collaborators, and whether there's something going on between them in reality. While most are aware that Heo Nam-Jun plays the male lead of My Royal Nemesis, many are still wondering what character does Hong Yi-Seol appear in, and if the two actors share screen space at all.Here's everything to know about Hong Yi-Seol and her dating controversy with Heo Nam-Jun.

Who is Hong Yi-Seol?

Hong Yi-Seol is a South Korean model-actress who is fast gaining ground. Though she recently came into the spotlight due to dating rumours linking her with Heo Nam-Jun. She denied the reports through a statement, which she posted on her Instagram stories, claiming that the two are merely colleagues who worked together on the drama.

What did Hong Yi-Seol say in her statement?

Hong Yi-Seol explained that she had initially chosen not to address the rumours publicly, fearing that any response might create even more misunderstandings. However, as the speculation continued to gain traction, she decided to speak out personally, especially because she was concerned that the ongoing rumours could unfairly affect Heo Nam-Jun.The actress also denied additional claims connected to their SBS drama My Royal Nemesis, that streams on Netflix, emphasising that both the dating rumours and other related allegations surrounding the production were untrue. She ended her statement by asking people to avoid further speculation and wished everyone a calm and enjoyable weekend.

Do Hong Yi-Seol, Heo Nam-Jun know each other from before?

In her statement, Hong Yi-Seol clarified that she and Heo Nam-Jun might not be in any kind of romantic relationship, but the two have known each other. Infact they first became acquainted while attending classes together at Sungkyunkwan University and had remained friendly colleagues over the years.

Hong Yi-Seol's role in My Royal Nemesis

Hong has a supporting role in the latest Netflix hit K-drama. She plays the role of an office secretary who ends up on the side of Jang Seung-Jo's character Choi Moon-Do. She was recently seen among those spearheading the wrong investigation that happens in Heo's character Cha Se-Gye's office as a plot setup by Moon-Do.