Actors Kim Young-dae and Lee Na-eun have strongly denied rumors that they are dating that spread online. Both sides quickly released statements saying that their relationship is just a long-standing friendship.

After reports said the two were seen together in Seoul, fans and online communities started to wonder what was going on. The actors, who worked together on the 2019 MBC drama "Extraordinary You," have been close friends since the start of their careers.

StarNews says that Lee Na-eun's agency quickly responded to the claims. The agency said, "She is just a close friend with Kim Young-dae."

Soon after, Kim Young-dae's agency also talked about the rumors. The agency said, "the dating rumors are completely unfounded."

Naver said that both agencies talked a lot about how long the actors had been friends, going back to when they were filming "Extraordinary You." The production brought together several young actors who were about the same age, which helped them make lasting personal connections outside of the project.

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Representatives for Kim Young-dae gave more details about the nature of these relationships. The agency said, "Since we worked together with peers of the same age when we were rookies, we remain close not only with Lee Na-eun but also with the other cast members."

The publication noted that the rumors started with an earlier report that said the two actors were seen together in public. The report said, "Kim Young-dae and Lee Na-eun were spotted spending time alone together at a drugstore near Gwangnaru, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on the 25th."

But after both sides confirmed the details, it was clear that it was just a casual meeting between friends, which ended the rumors.

As noted by the publication, these kinds of rumors aren't uncommon among co-stars who stay friends after working together, especially when they are seen together in everyday situations. In this case, both agencies acted quickly to stop the spread of false information, which made it clear that there was no romantic relationship involved.

Kim Young-dae, who is 30 years old, is still working in the entertainment industry and is getting ready to join the military in April. Lee Na-eun, who is 27 years old, has also been working on her acting career since she stopped being an idol and started acting on TV.

The quick and consistent responses from both agencies helped settle the problem in a few hours, putting an end to any further speculation.

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