Actor Gong Myung and Weki Meki member Kim Doyeon were engulfed in dating rumors but denied them, settling the matter as a misunderstanding.

On the morning of the 26th, a media outlet exclusively reported that Gong Myung and Doyeon were dating.

According to the report, the two, who had been connected since their rookie days under the same agency, further developed their relationship after Doyeon made a special appearance in the JTBC drama 'Be Melodramatic' in 2019, in which Gong Myung played a major role. 

It was also mentioned that Doyeon had recently moved out of the Weki Meki dormitory, hinting at their relationship's progression.

However, shortly after, Gong Myung's agency, Saram Entertainment, told OSEN, "The dating rumors with Weki Meki's Doyeon are not true," clarifying that "the two were merely seniors and juniors from the same agency."

Doyeon's side also echoed the statement. Her agency, Fantagio, clarified, "The dating rumors about our artist Weki Meki's Kim Doyeon reported in the media today are not true."

They continued, "They were merely close as seniors and juniors from the same agency, and the content of the article is not true. We ask for restraint in speculation, spreading, and reproduction of false facts."

Meanwhile, Gong Myung, who was discharged from military service in June last year, is actively returning to the scene with the recent movie 'Citizen of a Kind'. 

Doyeon made her debut as a member of the girl group 'I.O.I' after being selected as the final 8th place in Mnet's 'Produce 101' in 2016. She re-debuted as a member of 'Weki Meki' the following year and is also active as an actress.

Below is the full statement from Doyeon's agency:

Hello, this is Fantagio.

The dating rumors regarding our artist Weki Meki's Kim Doyeon reported in the media today are not true.

We inform you that they were merely close as seniors and juniors from the same agency, and the content of the article is not factual.

We ask for your cooperation in refraining from speculation, spreading, and reproduction of false facts.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and strive to protect the rights of our artist.