The internet is alive with rumors that Kim Yoo-jung and Kim Do-hoon are dating over a single photo, a photo of a trip to Vietnam. Fans speculated they could be secretly dating, and the rumors gained added heat due to their connection in the upcoming drama Dear X.
So, is this a misunderstanding, or is there really something behind the excitement? Let’s explore the story.
2. How the Dating Rumors Started
The drama began when pictures from a visit to Vietnam started trending online. In the photos that went viral, Kim Do-hoon, a fast-rising Moving actor, was seen at the airport with a woman in a mask. What excited fans was that the woman was wearing short denim jeans, a light ivory shirt, and had a green bag resting on her suitcase.
Fans quickly made a comparison of this outfit to Kim Yoo-jung’s Instagram post from June in which the actress is wearing a very similar outfit. That was enough for netizens to believe that the woman in the picture was Kim Yoo-jung.
If that wasn’t enough, an eyewitness alleged they saw Kim Do-hoon and Kim Yoo-jung seated in business class on a Vietnam Airlines flight, connecting the two people even further. And just like that – boom – dating rumors sparked up and blew up online.
3. Agencies Respond: Denial Statements
When the rumors began to spread, the agencies of the two stars could no longer remain silent.
First, Awesome ENT, Kim Yoo-jung’s agency, swiftly dismissed the dating rumors as “groundless” and repeatedly stressed that there was no truth to the claims. They explained that Yoo-jung was not in a secret relationship with her co-star, but was just on a team trip.
Similarly, Peak J, the agency for Kim Do-hoon, defended their star. They revealed that the trip was in fact a group MT (Membership Training) — a beloved bonding activity within K-drama culture where the cast and crew travel together for rest and celebration after completing filming.
So, while the photos made it look like the two stars were traveling alone together, they were actually traveling as a group. In short — no romance, just co-stars bonding off-screen.
4. Why They Were in Vietnam: The ‘Dear X’ Team Trip
The excitement surrounding the drama was much more straightforward than fans were imagining. After completing the shoot for the new Dear X drama, the cast and crew decided to take a short group trip. It wasn’t a romantic getaway in Nha Trang, Vietnam; rather, it was a classic team MT – a K-drama tradition that includes everyone from the director to the actors coming together to spend time after what was potentially months of filming.
Even director Lee Eung-bok (who is known for Goblin, Mr. Sunshine, Sweet Home) and the rest of the cast attended. Kim Yoo-jung and Kim Do-hoon were simply two people among a larger celebration.
Sure, the photos went viral and it looked like there might have been something more to it, but clearly from the video clips and the photos, this was about team group celebration after finishing Dear X and giving everyone a chance to relax.
5. Previous Dating Rumors Around Kim Yoo-jung
Kim Yoo-jung has always been a hot topic in the K-drama and K-pop fandoms, which means she’s had her share of dating rumors over the years.
One of the more talked-about speculations involved Ji Chang-wook, where fans tried connecting the two romantically. Similarly, there were whispers linking Kim Yoo-jung and BTS V, fueled mostly by social media interactions and fan theories.
However, just like the recent rumors with Kim Do-hoon, her agencies consistently denied all these dating claims, making it clear that they were groundless.
This history shows a pattern: whenever Yoo-jung’s name pops up alongside another star, netizens jump to conclusions — but official statements always clarify the truth.
6. Netizens React to the Clarification
Once the agencies confirmed that Kim Yoo-jung and Kim Do-hoon are not dating, reactions from netizens ranged from surprise, relief, and a bit of disappointment. Some fans admitted to hoping they would form a relationship, while the majority were glad to receive clarity and respected the professionalism of the stars involved.
Speculation on the viral “Lovestagram” became a trending topic online — where fans speculated that social media posts were giving clues about a secret relationship. Despite being false, discussion also created a buzz and kept the Dear X drama in the public sphere.
Regardless of the speculation not being true, it led to an increase in interest in the upcoming drama by giving it more overall exposure. The buzz and chatter created by fans has also created some level of pre-release hype for the drama, meaning Dear X is trending even before the drama releases.
7. Upcoming Drama ‘Dear X’ – What to Expect
Fans have more cause to be excited for Dear X, which will air on November 6, 2025, only on TVING.
The drama focuses on Kim Yoo-jung as Baek Ah-jin, a woman who wears a mask to conceal herself from the hell she has lived through and to reclaim her to power, but with obstacles and trickery along the way. It will have mystery, the drama of circumstance and compelling characters.
The show’s lineup includes Kim Do-hoon, Kim Young-dae, and Kim Yi-kyung, and is already one of the most anticipated K-dramas of the year. The union of the talented cast and the drama’s multi-award-winning director, Lee Eung-bok (famed for Goblin, Mr. Sunshine, Sweet Home) is already raising great anticipation from a world-wide fan base.
Dear X TVING will be one of the must-watch K-dramas of 2025 based on fascinating plot twists, exemplary production quality and the talents of the entire ensemble for the fans of Kim Yoo-jung drama 2025 and for the fans of Kim Do-hoon drama 2025.
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8. Conclusion
Agencies representing Kim Yoo-jung and Kim Do-hoon have strongly refuted the dating rumors, clarifying that the recent visit to Vietnam functioned as a group outing with the cast and crew for Dear X, not a mini-vacation.
Regardless of the clarification, the Wild and Crazy “Lovestagram” chatter has ramped up even more interest for the release of Dear X. Fans around the globe are already buzzing with excitement and curiosity even before the premiere.
This instance calls attention to a larger trend in the K-drama and K-pop community: dating rumors (whether true or fake) can serve as the ultimate form of promotion that keeps fans engaged and hype for the upcoming production elevated.
With Dear X expected to premiere November 6, 2025, fans are eagerly counting down the days to experience Kim Yoo-jung and Kim Do-hoon on screen, while setting aside speculation, to immerse in the drama’s suspenseful story and brilliant performances.
