Actor Yoo Yeon Seok has spoken up about the dating rumors swirling around him and Chae Soo Bin, his co-star in When the Phone Rings. Fans were so drawn to their chemistry on-screen that they began wondering if the romance was real!

In an interview with SPOTV News on January 6th, Yoo Yeon Seok addressed the fans' excitement. Laughing, he said, "I’m grateful that viewers were so immersed in the story."

Yoo Yeon Seok starred as Baek Sa Eon, a former star anchor turned presidential spokesperson, in the MBC Friday-Saturday drama When the Phone Rings.

The show, adapted from a hit web novel, is a mix of romance and thriller. It tells the story of a couple in a three-year contractual marriage who get tangled in a dangerous mystery after receiving a threatening phone call.

In the drama, Yoo Yeon Seok’s Baek Sa Eon and Chae Soo Bin’s Hong Hee Joo had undeniable chemistry. Fans even nicknamed them the "Saju Couple", combining parts of their characters' names. The pair’s realistic and heart-fluttering moments made viewers wonder if they were dating in real life.

Responding to the speculation, Yoo Yeon Seok said, "I’m thankful for all the love. It shows how strong the chemistry was, and I appreciate that people were so into the 'Saju Couple' romance."

He jokingly added, "But is that something I can control? Even though the show is a thriller, the romance really shines through. It’s a love story at heart, and the thriller parts just make it more exciting."

Talking about working with Chae Soo Bin, Yoo Yeon Seok shared, "At first, things were a bit awkward. Soo Bin is shy, and I also need some time to warm up to people. Plus, her character uses sign language in the story, so early on, I was basically acting alone in some scenes."

He added, "But as we spent more time together, it became easier to connect. Being in the same agency definitely helped. Soo Bin has such a bright and fun personality, and she leaned on me a lot, which made building chemistry natural."

Fans are still swooning over the "Saju Couple", and while Yoo Yeon Seok stays humble about the rumors, viewers can’t help but hope for more magical moments between the duo on and off-screen!

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Choi Si Hoon, known from Single’s Inferno and newlywed husband of singer Ailee, is facing backlash after being linked to a controversy from Wavve’s queer reality show ToGetHer.

Fans discovered that Choi is allegedly the CEO of the influencer agency representing Ri Won, a cast member now at the center of a growing scandal.

The situation started when castmate Han Gyeol spoke up, claiming Ri Won once suggested an overseas trip that felt more like a shady meeting than a casual hangout.

“I thought it was a fun vacation invite at first,” Han Gyeol said, “but when they started talking about meals and date-like things, I realized something was wrong. It felt like an inappropriate setup.”
Han Gyeol added, “Using someone’s sexuality as a shield for suspicious actions is not okay in this industry.”

Ri Won responded by saying it was all a misunderstanding and that the trip was mentioned casually during a conversation about food. “We joked about going to that country after talking about food,” Ri Won said.

However, things got more intense when Ri Won admitted to having a past as a 'beotbang' (adult streaming) BJ. “I know I’m not trustworthy right now, and I appeared on TV while hiding my past. That’s why I shared some proof—I was desperate,” Ri Won explained.

Ri Won also shared a blurred message from another cast member that accused them of fake dating and lying about knowing someone from Billboard. “You said you’d introduce me to a Billboard contact. Then give me their name and title,” the message read. “You just keep switching your targets.”

Ri Won replied, “He’s the team leader at Billboard Korea and also my influencer agency CEO.”
This comment led online users to dig deeper—and some claimed the CEO Ri Won mentioned is none other than Choi Si Hoon, Ailee’s husband.

Currently on his honeymoon with Ailee, Choi is now getting unwanted attention. Some netizens brought up his alleged past as an adult BJ and now, his possible involvement in this controversy.

On Ailee’s Instagram post from April 30, one fan wrote, “Unnie, sorry to bother you during your honeymoon, but please search Choi Si Hoon’s name. A female BJ said she’s signed to his company, and he supposedly arranged a meeting for her with a just-turned 19-year-old girl.”

As the issue grew, Ri Won spoke out again on May 1 to calm things down. “The person I mentioned in the messages was just someone who gave me advice,” Ri Won clarified. “He’s not my agency CEO, like some people assumed. I thought he could help with music, but he never made any business offer.”

Ri Won ended by saying, “I’m sorry for causing any confusion and discomfort to others with my personal remarks.”

So far, Choi Si Hoon and Ailee have not made public statements about the situation.

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