Nam Tae Hyun took a selfie while on his way to a fan meeting schedule in Seoul. (Photo : Instagram/Nam Tae Hyun)
WINNER's Nam Taehyun has been reported to be dating actress Jung Ryeo Won. The breaking news came out on Oct. 18 and it has since been making rounds online while fans expressed mixed reactions on this issue.
The K-Pop Entertainment industry is abuzz with stories about Nam and Jung who have been rumored to be in a relationship for a year now. Allegedly, the couple met through a common friend in 2015 and they have been meeting in private since then. The pair became closer as they share common interest in arts, XSports News reported.
It was further claimed that prior to the announcement of Nam's hiatus from his show business activities, he was spotted with Jung at a cafe in Garosugil. At that time, the couple was said to be on a date and they were enjoying the moment without being mindful of the people around them.
This news surprised many people, particularly the fans, because Nam and Jung have a big age gap. The WINNER's vocalist is only 22 while the Australian - Korean actress is already 35. The 13-year age difference is a big deal with Koreans and this couple's case is even more shocking for most because it is the woman who is older.
The dating news brought back Nam's dating rumors back in February. Fans were already suspecting that the singer may be in a relationship after seeing updates on his own social networking sites. Back then, Nam's agency, YG Entertainment, denied the reports.
In this new issue with Jung, the YG Entertainment has yet to release an official statement. On the other hand, the actress' agency already addressed the matter by dismissing the rumors.
"The reports about dating Nam Tae Hyun are completely false. It's not true," Soompi quoted Jung's representative as saying.
Meanwhile, Nam is taking a break and will not be able to participate in any of WINNER's activities. The singer is dealing with mental health problems which should be treated at once. His condition worsened due to stress brought about by his work.
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