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It's Official! Kim Joo Hyuk and Lee Yoo Young are a couple; Agency confirms dating reports

By Louise Bonquin | Dec 13, 2016 07:09 AM EST
Kim Joo Hyuk and Lee Yoo Young pictured here with 'Yourself and Yours' director Hong Sang Moo.
(Photo : YouTube/K-pop Today) Kim Joo Hyuk and Lee Yoo Young pictured here with 'Yourself and Yours' director Hong Sang Moo.

Earlier today, news about Kim Joo Hyuk have headlined many online publications. It was reported that the 44-year-old actor is dating actress Lee Yoo Young who is 17 years his junior.

According to SBS News, the couple grew closer and eventually fell for each other while working together on Hong Sang Moo's movie called " Yourself and Yours." The movie has long wrapped up its filming and already premiered on Nov. 10, thus looking at the time frame, it can be assume that Joo Hyuk and Yoo Young have long been close to each other.

Various sources revealed that the couple were actually dating openly. In fact, Kim and Lee have been traveling often, around Korea, and totally brushing off the media. The couple even go out without covering their faces with hats or face mask so it is clear that they do not have intentions of hiding their dating status.

However, even with the glaring evidences, it is only now that the media was able to report about the pair's possible romantic relationship. Now, when the news broke out that Kim and Lee are dating, the actor's side was the first to respond on the issue.

Namoo Actors, Kim's agency, confirmed that their artist and Yoo Young are dating. "Kim Joo Hyuk and Lee Yoo Young just recently started dating.," Soompi quoted the agency rep as saying in a statement. "We've confirmed with Kim Joo Hyuk that they have been dating for approximately two months."

After confirming the reports, Namoo Actors also asked the fans to look kindly at the couple and to support them like they always have. Yoo Young's side still have to release an official statement regarding the matter.

Meanwhile, Joo Hyuk's last relationship was with actress Kim Gyu Ri but they parted ways after a year of dating, in 2013. His longest relationship lasted for six years. He dated Kim Ji Soo in 2003 but unfortunately, they split up in 2009.

Watch Joo Hyuk and Yoo Young's "Yourself and Yours" trailer below: 

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