Kim Soo Hyun personally responded to the dating rumors with actress Kim Ji Won.

On January 24, an online community shared messages exchanged between Kim Soo Hyun and fans on the communication platform Bubble.

According to the messages, one fan wrote to Kim Soo Hyun, “Please marry Ji Won quickly and post couple photos. Make your relationship public and show it off more than now!”

In response, Kim Soo Hyun replied, “I hope you can view the drama as just a drama.”

Last July, the two were embroiled in dating rumors after sharing selfies in similar outfits and poses. Neither side has commented on the rumors.

Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won starred together in the tvN drama 'Queen of Tears,' which concluded in April of last year.

'Queen of Tears' tells the story of Hong Hae In (played by Kim Ji Won), the third-generation chaebol of the Queens Group, and Baek Hyun Woo (played by Kim Soo Hyun), the son of a village chief. As the couple faces a crisis three years into their marriage, they rediscover their love for each other. The drama captivated viewers with its vibrant direction and witty dialogue.

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