TWICE's Jihyo and Yoon Sungbin did not acknowledge their relationship

While the dating rumors between TWICE's Jihyo (27, Park Ji-hyo) and former national skeleton team player Yoon Seong-bin (29) arose, the agency JYP Entertainment took out the 'private life cannot be confirmed' card.

Jihyo's agency, JYP Entertainment, said on the 25th about the dating rumor with Yoon Sung-bin, "It is difficult to confirm this matter as it is a private matter. We ask for your understanding."

On this day, a media outlet reported that Jihyo and Yoon Sungbin have been dating for about a year. According to reports, the two met through an acquaintance and developed into lovers. The two live close to each other, 5 minutes away, so they go to each other's houses, go on dates, and even exercise together.

Previously, Jihyo acknowledged her romantic relationship with Kang Daniel from the group Wanna One in August 2019 and had a public relationship once. The two broke up in November 2020, one year and three months after acknowledging their relationship. About 3 years and 4 months later, dating rumors arose.

Unlike Kang Daniel, Jihyo was reluctant to admit to the dating rumor with Yoon Sungbin, saying, "It is difficult to confirm because it is a private life." However, considering that it is common to deny dating rumors if they are not true, it is true that Jihyo is actually dating Yoon Sungbin, but the industry believes that she pulled out the 'private life cannot be confirmed' card due to various interests.

Meanwhile, Jihyo debuted as the leader of Twice in October 2015 and has released songs such as 'Cheer Up', 'TT', 'Like OOH-AHH', 'LIKEY', They were greatly loved by having numerous hit songs such as ‘What is Love?’ and ‘FANCY’. Recently, they are gaining global popularity by conducting a world tour.

Seongbin Yoon won the first Asian men's skeleton gold medal at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. After retiring from the national team in March last year, he is also active in broadcasting, appearing on MBC's entertainment program 'I Live Alone'.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr