Gong Hyo Jin Boyfriend 2022: Who Is the ‘Rom-Com Queen’s’ New Flame Kevin Oh
Gong Hyo Jin surprised fans following the revelation regarding her boyfriend Kevin Oh.
In the wake of Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin's wedding, K-drama's "Queen of Romantic Comedy" made headlines after reports noted that the award-winning star is soon to be married.
While Hallyu world celebrates BinJin's wedding a.k.a "the wedding of the century," local outlets mentioned that Gong Hyo Jin would soon be walking down the aisle.
Gong Hyo Jin Rumored to Tie a Knot This 2022
At the time, Sports Chosun cited that the "When the Camellia Blooms" star would be getting married to singer Kevin Oh this 2022.
In an exclusive report noted by the local media outlet, the actress has reportedly received a proposal from the American-Korean singer, who is 10-years younger than the actress.
Moreover, aside from the proposal, the pair are said to be preparing for the upcoming ceremony.
The outlet also revealed that Kevin Oh's family in the United States has already welcomed the actress as a new family member.
Gong Hyo Jin Relationship Status: Agency Confirms Dating Rumors
Gong Hyo Jin's agency, Management SOOP, released a statement addressing the actress' dating rumors.
As noted by a local outlet, the label confirmed that the award-winning actress "is in a relationship with Kevin Oh."
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However, as for the rumored wedding, Management SOOP clarified, saying "It is difficult to say yet. We will share another announcement if there is good news in the future."
Who is Gong Hyo Jin's Boyfriend?
Given that the 42-year-old actress is among K-drama A-listers, she couldn't escape the prying eyes of the media despite wanting to keep her new relationship private.
However, now that the public knows about Gong Hyo Jin's relationship status, everyone is curious about her new flame, Kevin Oh.
Aside from being Gong Hyo Jin's boyfriend, the Korean-American is a singer-songwriter and a member of the K-rock band, AfterMoon.
He debuted as a soloist in January 2017 with his EP "Stardust" and first appeared in the talent reality competition show Mnet Superstar K7 winner back in 2015.
As noted by an outlet, he was on the survival show "SuperBand JTBC."
For his personal details, Kevin Oh was born on August 29, 1990, in Long Island, New York, USA.
Before moving to South Korea and entering the music industry, he took a Bachelor of Arts major in Economics from 2008 to 2012 at Dartmouth University, New Hampshire, United States.
After college, he moved to Manhattan, New York, lived with his high school friends to form a band, and was the man behind guitar and keyboard.
How Did Gong Hyo Jin Meet Boyfriend Kevin Oh?
While the actress' relationship status spread like wildfire on social media, Sports Chosun also noted that Gong Hyo Jin met Kevin Oh through her best friends Ryeo Won, Im Su Mi, and "When the Camellia Blooms" co-star Son Dam Bi.
In 2020, Gong Hyon Jin posted a comment on the singer's Instagram saying, "How can I listen to this song on a moonlit night, your heart is so true," which was Kevin Oh's song "Anytime, Anywhere."
