Actor Lee Jang-woo Denies Rumors of Double Dating Scandal

Actor Lee Jang-woo has addressed rumors suggesting that a male celebrity, who is soon to be married, attempted to cover up a past double dating scandal with money.

On the 30th, Lee Jang-woo posted on his social media account, saying, "ㅇㅈㅇ It's not me. Please stop calling. I'm working."

Previously, an online community post claimed that "800,000 won was sent from my ex-boyfriend's agency." The author, identified as A, stated, "My ex-boyfriend is set to appear on a variety show within six months to reveal his wedding preparations with his new girlfriend. I received a call offering 800,000 won as a preemptive consolation, saying the dates might not align." A further explained, "When I asked for clarification, I was told that the dating timeline might suggest he was seeing someone else before we broke up, implying a rebound or infidelity."

A added, "The agency requested that I refrain from mentioning the dating timeline. Whether I broke up with him or didn't marry him is between us, but finding out it was a double dating situation and refusing the hush money of 800,000 won is my choice."

A described the ex-boyfriend as "not a hot actor, but recognizable to those over 30." This led to speculation online that the initials of the male celebrity were 'ㅇㅈㅇ,' with Lee Jang-woo's name being mentioned in the process.

Lee Jang-woo is set to marry fellow actress Jo Hye-won in November after seven years of dating. The couple met in 2018 through the KBS2 drama 'My Only One' and have been publicly dating since 2023.

Reporter Ryu Ye-ji, TenAsia ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr