Actress Jeon So Min has denied recent dating reports with actor Choi Daniel, explaining that the two stars are simply close co-stars who became friendly during the shoot of their new travel variety show, "The Great Guide 2.5."

As per KBZoom, the stars of MBC "Every1's The Great Guide 2.5" — Park Myung Soo, Kim Dae Ho, Lee Mu Jin, Oh My Girl's Hyojung, and producer Woo Tak Woo — attended an online press conference on October 28 to talk about the premiere of the show.

At the event, Jeon So Min openly spoke about the rumors concerning her relationship with Choi Daniel. She replied, I thought, if not now, when would I ever get to travel with Choi Daniel? The trip was genuinely fun."

She went on, discussing how their chemistry became natural while filming. "We clicked quickly due to our similar personalities, but we only got to know each other late last year or early this year. So we're not exactly close friends yet."

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According to The Chosun Ilbo, fellow co-star Park Myung Soo relieved the tension by quipping that the two were photographed holding hands in publicity shots. Jeon chuckled and explained, "It was just for the photo shoot purely staged."

Choi Daniel also spent a moment talking about their friendship, remembering how they first met. "So Min is very easy to get along with, so we became friendly quite fast. During the trip, she was very thoughtful and considerate," he explained. Jeon So Min smiled back and replied, "Daniel really knows how to say nice things."

Looking back on their time shooting together, Jeon explained, "I wondered if this trip would bring us closer to becoming true friends. When you travel together under tough conditions, it becomes a real test of friendship. Whether or not we become besties might be a fun part of the show for viewers to watch."

"The Great Guide 2.5" is a spin-off of the first Great Guide series, with the hosting duties courtesy of Choi Daniel and Kim Dae Ho bringing viewers on beginner-friendly adventures around the world. The show officially aired on October 28 at 8:30 p.m. KST on MBC Every1, with both adventurous sceneries and the real-life friendship among its cast members.

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