Netizens couldn’t believe some people fell for it.
Koreaboo
9 minutes ago
Recently, tvN’s K-Drama The Legend of Kitchen Soldier received widespread popularity worldwide.
In particular, the main lead, idol-turned-actor Park Jihoon, was caught up dating rumors with one of the actresses from the show.
Rumors began spreading after Jeon Soyoung, who plays Jung Min Ah, and Park Jihoon were seen looking very close in behind-the-scenes videos.
박지훈표정제발 pic.twitter.com/9dBh1smgP4
— 윙피포 (@mp4pjh_v) June 18, 2026
Look at Park Jihoon’s expression…
아니 미친 .. 박지훈 터치전에(어깨동무) 허락맡는 거라고?
야아..// pic.twitter.com/5k8Qekmkfh
— ɴᴇᴍ (@name_06n) June 18, 2026
This is crazy… he’s asking for her permission to put his hand on her shoulder?
Not long after, a post went viral online after a netizen allegedly DMed the director, seemingly confirming they were dating.
I sent a DM to the director to ask if Park Jihoon and Jeon Soyoung, Lee Sang Yi and Han Dong Hee are dating. Although he couldn’t say anything specifically, he said to look at them with open hearts, and that type of chemistry didn’t just come out of nowhere…what is this?
Netizen: Hello, director. There is talk that Park Jihoon and Jeong So Young are dating as well as Lee Sang Yi and Han Dong Hee. Do you know anything about this?
Director: Although I can’t say anything specifically, I can say that that type of chemistry isn’t just made? All four of them are hard working, great actors, so please watch them with open hearts.
However, the director responded, debunking the dating allegations.
Stop fabricating things. I have never sent a DM!
— director
Netizens were shocked that some people actually believed the rumors.
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- “I always wondered who actually believes these things…but it turns out there are some who do.”
- “I’m sure he can report this.”
- “The director must’ve been so shocked. This started on Threads, but it’s totally fabricated.”
- “This is crazy…I have goosebumps.””
- “Why do people do this?”
- “Legendary psycho…”