Actress Kang Mal Geum recently delivered a witty and grateful response to playful dating rumors with actor-director Ha Jung Woo, sparked by a set of charming behind-the-scenes photos.

Posting a snapshot of herself walking side by side with Ha Jung Woo and sharing a seemingly romantic moment, Kang Mal Geum captioned it with: “Too cinematic to keep to myself. Is this ‘My Dear Enemy’? Or maybe ‘The Yellow Sea’?” Her caption referenced famous Korean films, adding a cheeky cinematic touch to the moment.

Ha Jung Woo joined in the fun, leaving a simple and teasing comment: “Day 1,” suggesting the start of a new relationship. Actor Kim Eui Sung chimed in with faux jealousy, replying, “That’s my wife.”

As news outlets quickly picked up on the exchange and published headlines suggesting a new couple alert, Kang Mal Geum playfully addressed the buzz by posting screenshots of the articles, saying: “Plenty of husbands, but this is my first dating scandal. Thank you, director.” Ha Jung Woo cheekily replied, “Please teach me a lot,” keeping the lighthearted banter going.

Fans couldn’t get enough of the adorable back-and-forth, with many applauding their playful chemistry and the refreshing humor.

Kang Mal Geum and Ha Jung Woo recently worked together on the film ‘Lobby’, which marks Ha Jung Woo’s third directorial feature. The film, currently in theaters, follows a startup CEO (played by Ha Jung Woo) who dives into the world of golf in a desperate attempt to win a 4 trillion won government contract—his first foray into lobbying.

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