According to Leeteuk, the photos were captured at a golf event he attended with fellow member Shindong and several others. He explained that golf is rarely played in pairs, emphasizing that the setting was a rest area during a group outing. “I was stunned because Shindong was sitting right next to me at the time, with another friend beside him,” he said.
He further expressed anger at the way the images had been edited to look as though he was alone with Jang. Leeteuk revealed that he intends to file a formal complaint with the golf club, questioning whether staff may have leaked or manipulated the photos.
Another claim involved Jang wearing a cardigan allegedly belonging to him. Leeteuk clarified that after finishing rounds, he usually goes home to shower and sometimes brings extra clothing if someone needs it. “If a player was cold, I might have been asked to bring a cardigan. That’s all it was,” he explained.
Leeteuk also hinted that he knows who is behind the persistent rumors, stating that the same individual has been following his livestreams and activities for months, repeatedly changing usernames. He questioned their motives, asking whether they were truly a fan or simply seeking to cause harm.
The idol admitted that the controversy has ironically made him closer to Jang, as he has often apologized for the unfair criticism she receives. “I feel sorry because she gets cursed at every day for something that isn’t true,” he said.
Leeteuk ended his remarks by expressing hope that the ongoing harassment will stop, making it clear that the rumors are baseless.
Previously, on August 31, paparazzi caught Super Junior‘s Leeteuk dining with a female companion at a restaurant inside a golf course.
Since March, netizens had noticed hints of a secret romance, including matching outfits and subtle social media cues from the woman, who had occasionally hinted at the relationship online.
According to KoreaBoo, the woman is likely Jang So-hee, a talented golfer who won the 14th KLPGA Grand Slam Jump Tour in 2024. She is 18 years younger than Leeteuk and is reportedly one of only 82 people he follows on Instagram. Fans have praised her beauty, comparing her to a pageant queen.
Born in 1983, Leeteuk has long maintained a private personal life. Despite being 42 and unmarried, he has remained focused on his career. In a television program, fellow Super Junior member Yesung jokingly attributed Leeteuk’s single status to frugality and a reluctance to go out, but the leader clarified it was in jest. In reality, Leeteuk reportedly prefers a quiet lifestyle, avoiding unnecessary social outings.
Sources: kenh14, koreaboo
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