Dating
rumours surrounding My Royal Nemesis co-stars Hong Yi-Seol and Heo Nam-Jun recently sparked widespread discussion among fans and online communities. The speculation gained traction after social media users pointed to perceived connections between the actress and people believed to be part of the actor's close circle. As the buzz continued to grow, many wondered whether there was any truth behind the reports. Now, Hong Yi-Seol has decided to personally address the claims. In a social media post shared with fans, the actress spoke at length about the situation and explained the matter while directly addressed the various rumors making headlines.
Hong Yi-Seol addresses dating rumours with Heo Nam-Jun
After dating rumours linking Hong Yi-Seol and her
My Royal Nemesis co-star Heo Nam-Jun gained traction online, the actress decided to address the speculation herself through Instagram Stories on June 13.In her statement, Hong Yi-Seol clarified that she and Heo Nam-Jun were not in a romantic relationship. She explained that the two had first become acquainted while attending classes together at Sungkyunkwan University and had remained friendly colleagues over the years. According to the actress, the dating rumours circulating online were entirely false.
Hong Yi-Seol also revealed that she had initially been reluctant to comment on the matter because she was concerned that addressing the rumours might lead to further misunderstandings. However, as the speculation continued to spread, she felt it was important to provide clarification herself, particularly because she worried that the situation could negatively impact Heo Nam-Jun.The actress further dismissed additional rumours tied to their SBS drama My Royal Nemesis, stressing that both the dating speculation and related claims about the production were unfounded. She concluded her remarks by urging the public to refrain from further speculation and expressed the hope that everyone would enjoy a peaceful and pleasant weekend.
Hong Yi-Seol's statement's full translation:
The statement read, "Hello. This is Hong Yi-Seol. I am cautiously posting this message because there have been stories spreading about me recently. Regarding the actor who is currently being mentioned, we are merely colleagues who became close while taking classes together during our college days; the dating rumors are completely untrue!"The statement further read, "At first, I hesitated to speak up because I was worried my words might cause further misunderstandings. But it seemed like the ongoing speculation might hurt the other actor, so I decided to address it personally. All of the currently spreading dating rumors, as well as the rumors related to our drama, are not true, so you don’t have to worry. I’d be grateful if you refrained from further speculation! Have a relaxing weekend, everyone."Meanwhile, Heo Nam-Jun and Hong Yi-Seol were starring together in the SBS drama
My Royal Nemesis. In the series, Nam-Jun played the male lead, Cha Se-Gye, while Yi-Seol appeared as his secretary, leading to increased interest in their off-screen relationship among viewers.