In June, rumors of actor Park Seo Joon dating singer-Youtuber xooos emerged. Citing insiders, a media outlet reported that the two have been dating long enough to introduce each other to their close friends. Witnesses of the two also spread online.
However, both the agencies of Park Seo Joon and xooos refused to comment on their artists’ romantic relationship. However, at the press conference for the new movie “Concrete Utopia”, Park Seo Joon broke the silence when asked about the romance rumor. He said, “My first thought upon seeing the articles was, ‘I’m really receiving so much attention’. Personally, I felt very pressured when it comes to opening up about my private life. I can’t give any specific comment since it’s my personal matter. Since this is the first promotional schedule for ‘Concrete Utopia’, I hope everyone will show more interest in this movie.”
In such cases, celebrities tend to refrain from mentioning the rumors as they might affect the movie promotion. Park Seo Joon receives positive reactions for the way he skillfully handled the reporter’s question as a responsible actor who wants to keep his personal life private and draws attention to the movie.
Later, at the end of June, a media outlet revealed that singer Hwasa has been in a five-year romantic relationship with a businessman 12 years older than her. After the rumor broke out, Hwasa announced her new exclusive contract with Psy’s agency P Nation after leaving RBW and has not made any position regarding the dating rumors.
As the female singer stayed silent, netizens re-examined her past remarks about her love life on various entertainment programs. Some people even pointed out similarities in her mention of “ex-boyfriend” with the person involved in the current dating rumor.
Of course, the public is always curious about such issues. However, it is worth considering whether celebrities should state a position of “true” or “false” regarding dating rumors. Due to various aspects of dating rumors, agencies often release statements on behalf of celebrities. Yet, the most important voice in this situation is that of the celebrity themselves. If they have the intention to publicize the relationship at the right time, or if they are relatively comfortable with sharing their private life stories, they may choose to acknowledge their romance.
However, many celebrities, who are hesitant to reveal their personal lives due to the nature of their profession, may be cautious not only about providing a “yes” or “no” answer but also about mentioning the rumors. Each person has a different personality so the way they react and face dating issues are not the same. Not only in Korea but also in other countries, it is quite common for stars to not immediately respond to dating rumors. Over time, some may naturally be accepted as a couple, while some briefly may explain that they are just having a fling. As a result, there are still divided opinions on whether providing a clear answer is the way celebrities show their consideration and respect toward fans.
Source: Daum
