If Wishes Could Kill Actors Jeon So-Young, Baek Sun-Ho DATING? Here's The Truth

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show If Wishes Could Kill has emerged a sleeper hit of 2026. The K-drama that combines horror, supernatural and high school drama, has a rookie cast including Jeon So-young, Kang Mi-na, Baek Sun-ho, Hyun Woo-seok, and Lee Hyo-je who managed to impress the audience with their notable performances. Jeon So-young and Baek Sun-ho, in particular, are making more headlines even off the camera. The two young actors, who played onscreen love interest, had more going ofscreen too, at least that's what fans believed, who shipped for them in real life too. The Jeon So-young has now broken silence on their alleged relationship personally.

Jeon So-young, Baek Sun-ho in If Wishes Could Kill

Following the release of If Wishes Could Kill on April 24, 2026, rumours about Jeon and Baek being in a relationship grew, more so after they were spotted on a date. The actors were in the news for their chemistry as characters Se Ah and Gun Woo in the Netflix drama, where their on-screen romance soon became a talking point for fans who praised the emotional connection between the two stars.

Relationship rumours

Multiple photos were also released by Jeon and Baek that seemed sweet. But soon, rumours began to spread. The images, which showed the pair looking comfortable and close together, led some fans to speculate whether their chemistry was real or just for the cameras.The speculation was even higher when netizens claimed some of the photos were taken during Baek Sun-ho's military leave. Due to the short length and private nature of military leave, some fans questioned whether the actors had spent private time together outside official schedules.As discussions took over social media and online communities, many viewers began to wonder if the two stars were actually dating in real life.

Jeon So-young reacts to speculation

Amid rising speculation, Jeon So-young chose to address the rumours herself. The actress denied in a message to fans that she was in a romantic relationship with Baek Sun-ho. In a viral video, she says, "I’ve been getting a lot of DMs asking if I’m really dating Sun Ho. Acting is just acting. Please don’t misunderstand. I guess that means that I’m just that good at acting."The actress also humorously blamed the rumours on the pair's impressive acting skills in the drama. "Thank you. And thanks for supporting the Se Ah and Gun Woo couple. Please just take it as acting.," she said, thanking viewers for their support of the fictional couple Se Ah and Gun Woo.Jeon So-young also requested that fans simply enjoy their relationship as part of the story and not read it as proof of a relationship in real life.