Youjoung and Lee Kyu Han have reportedly ended their relationship after one year. The news was confirmed by their agencies.
On August 26, Korean news outlet Sports Chosun reported that former BBGIRLS member Youjoung and actor Lee Kyu Han had broken up.
Youjoung's agency R&D Company and Lee Kyu Han's agency BILLIONS (formerly known as BLADE Entertainment) confirmed that the two have gone their separate ways and have decided to support one another in their paths.
"It's true that the two broke up. They have decided to support each other in their future endeavors," the agencies confirmed.
On September 7, 2023, BBGIRLS and Youjoung's former agency Warner Music Korea announced that Youjoung was in a relationship with Lee Kyu Han. The company stated that the two were getting to know each other well.
This was also followed by BILLIONS's statement, confirming Lee Kyu Han's relationship with the former BBGIRLS member. "Lee Kyu Han and Youjoung of BB GIRLS are in the process of getting to know one another with positive feelings."
The two celebrities worked with each other on KBS2's variety show "Rustically: In the Secret Island" as co-stars. The relationship rumors between the two were first raised in July, prompting dating rumors to surround the two stars.
On July 13, 2023, an outlet reported that an insider claimed that Youjoung and Lee Kyu Han fell in love with each other and became entangled romantically. "They eventually turned into lovers after meeting on a variety show recording for the first time," the insider shared.
But the rumors were quickly debunked by BLADE Entertainment and Warner Music Korea.
BLADE Entertainment shared:
"We want to inform everyone about our stance regarding the rumors surrounding Lee Kyu Han that was reported today. While it's indeed true that they have met on a television show and are close with each other, the rumors of them dating are incorrect. Thank you."
On the other hand, Warner Music Korea stated:
"We want to make our statement about the ongoing rumors related to Yujeong of BBGIRLS. After a thorough look, we confirmed that the two are just close acquaintances and the dating rumors are not true."
In other news, Youjoung left BBGIRLS and Warner Music Korea on April 22. The group released an official statement, saying that the group has established a new agency called BB Girls Company. After a lengthy discussion, Youjoung decided to leave the group.
In their statement, the girls have agreed to end their exclusive contracts with Warner Music Korea, adhering to their contract expiration. The girls also thanked Warner Music Korea for supporting their activities. BB Girls Company is also reportedly managed by GLG.
The statement also shared that the group will continue to support Youjoung in her future activities. Due to her departure, BBGIRLS will continue to promote as a three-membered group with Minyoung, Eunju, and Yuna.
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Written by Israel Monte
