THE BOYZ's Juyeon Addresses Dating Rumors with Actress Shin Si-a and Apologizes to Fans

Juyeon (27, Lee Juyeon) of the K-pop group THE BOYZ has publicly denied dating rumors with actress Shin Si-a (27) and issued an apology to his fans.

On October 12, Juyeon took to the fan communication app Fromm to express his feelings, saying, "Dear The B (fandom name), I'm sorry for making you wait so long. I should have addressed this sooner to ease your worries, but I took time to think about how to make you less concerned and upset."

He continued, "I'm really sorry if the delay made things harder for you. I feel deeply responsible for the situation, even though many of the rumors aren't true. I promise not to repeat the same mistakes."

Juyeon reflected on the incident, stating, "I've realized how much love and support I receive from The B, and I momentarily forgot the trust and expectations placed on me. I will cherish and respect your feelings more in the future."

He added, "Everything I've said and shown to The B has been genuine. I'm sorry if this incident made you doubt my sincerity. I regret causing disappointment and will work harder to earn your trust and pride."

Recently, fans speculated about Juyeon and Shin Si-a's relationship due to matching fashion items, including hats, jackets, necklaces, and even phone stickers. Some fans also noted their shared book recommendations and similar tastes.

Both Juyeon and Shin Si-a starred as leads in the short film 'Young Young,' which was featured at the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival. Following the dating rumors, Juyeon's agency, Big Planet Made under One Hundred, and Shin Si-a's agency, Management SOOP, both denied the claims on October 10, stating, "The rumors are not true."

Meanwhile, THE BOYZ released their third full-length album 'Unexpected' in March and continue to engage with fans worldwide. They recently concluded successful fan concerts in Korea and Japan, solidifying their global presence.

Shin Si-a made her screen debut in the 2022 film 'The Witch Part 2. The Other One' and appeared in the tvN drama 'Someday Wise Resident Life.' She recently signed an exclusive contract with Management SOOP, home to actors Gong Yoo and Gong Hyo-jin.

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