Park Seo Joon was once accused of dumping Park Min Young for brand deals; here's how K-drama star responded

South Korean actor Park Seo Joon is known for his versatile acting chops, with his impressive filmography boasting some of the most critically acclaimed projects. However, beyond his exceptional on-screen talent, the actor is regarded as a widely controversial figure, often making headlines for his hot-headed temper and 'rude' remarks. Aside from his professional ventures, the Itaewon Class star also grabs headlines for his dating life, which he has said is not a topic of the public discourse, but speculations persist.

Park Seo Joon was once rumoured to be dating his What's Wrong With Secretary Kim co-star Park Min Young, making the Park-Park fan clubs' wildest dreams come true. The couple was reportedly head over heels, but their whirlwind romance fizzled out after three years of dating. But it's not the separation alone that left fans disheartened. Well, the rumour has it that Park Seo Joon decided to end the relationship for a whopping advertisement deal.

Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young's relationship

Although the What's Wrong With Secretary Kim co-stars never publicly confirmed their relationship, their undeniable on-screen chemistry and off-screen whispers had fans running their imaginations wild. The show starred Park Seo Joon as vice-chairman Lee Young Joon, a narcissistic chaebol heir, notorious for giving tough time to his employees. However, he decided to change himself after his secretary Kim Mi So (Park Min Young) decided to leave work to focus on her personal life.

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The 2018 K-drama catapulted both Seo Joon and Min Young to new heights, landing them numerous brand deals, national and international. Basking in the glory of their love and riding high on the success of their show, the couple had everything going on for them. While we wouldn't trust Park Seo Joon to take the conventional route, he was just like any other person in love—matching outfits and wearing couple rings—all while trying to keep it a secret.?

?So, What Went Wrong With Secretary Kim and Vice-Chairman Lee?

According to a KBIZoom report, Park Seo Joon decided to end his three-year-long relationship with Park Min Young after landing a 15-advertisement deal that required him to work 100 days a year on endorsements. His move was brutally criticised as many K-netizens called him out for trading his girlfriend for endorsements following the success of What's Wrong With Secretary Kim.

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Though their relationship was only rumoured, the actor's move to allegedly leave his girlfriend for financial gains was labelled as greedy and selfish by K-drama fans.

'I could be dating Justin Bieber too': Park Seo Joon set the rumours straight

Following an intense social media backlash and nationwide outrage, Park Seo Joon finally set the rumours straight, denying the claims of his romantic involvement with Park Min Young. In an interview with Hankook Ilbo, the actor also clearly denied donning matching outfits with his co-star, saying it was just overlapping fashion that did not mean anything.

“As for the overlapping fashion?items, people who follow fashion trends know – those items were popular at the time. I have some products in all its colours. If it means I’m dating someone because we share the same taste in fashion, I guess that means I could be dating Justin Bieber, too.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor will next be seen in the new romance drama?Waiting for Gyeongdo.?

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