In a surprising turn of events, the Korean entertainment landscape is buzzing with rumors of a romantic relationship between TWICE’s Jihyo and former Olympic skeleton athlete Yoon Sung-bin. Reports suggest that the couple has been secretly dating for almost a year, which has sparked curiosity among fans and netizens.
According to a recent media report, Jihyo and Yoon Sung-bin became close to each other through a mutual friend and became friends over their shared passion for fitness and exercise. What began as a training relationship soon evolved into something more, inspired by their common interests and proximity to Seoul’s Geumho neighborhood.
Eyewitnesses claim to have seen the pair on an intimate date in Seongdong District, and even caught a glimpse of Yoon Sung-bin visiting Jihyo’s apartment complex. Netizens have expressed their support for the new romance, with many praising the couple’s compatibility and wishing them happiness.
However, both the agencies are maintaining silence on the rumours. Jihyo’s agency, JYP Entertainment, and Sung-bin’s agency, All That Sports, have neither confirmed nor denied the reports, citing privacy concerns.
Jihyo, born in 1997, rose to fame in 2015 as a member of the globally famous girl group TWICE. Meanwhile, 1994-born Yoon Sung-bin made history as the first Asian to win a gold medal in skeleton at the 2018 Pyeongchang. Winter Olympics before venturing into the world of entertainment through his own YouTube channel after retirement.
As the speculations continue, fans are eagerly awaiting further developments in this unexpected love story between two stars from different worlds.