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Queen of K-pop BoA is dating actor Joo Won

Joo Won and BoA. Photo: V Daily
Joo Won and BoA. Photo: V Daily

Love is definitely in the air in the Korean entertainment world now after confirmation on Wednesday (18 Jan) that K-pop queen BoA and actor Joo Won are dating.

According to reports, BoA, whose real name is Kwon Boa, 30, met Joo Won, 29, late last year through mutual friends before they began dating shortly after. The two have reportedly been spending a lot of time together playing golf.

Both talent agencies have also confirmed their relationship. Huayi Brothers, who manages Joo Won, said in a statement, “Joo Won is in a relationship with BoA. We did not check in-depth with Joo Won since it is a personal matter, but we will confirm it.”

SM Entertainment said, “They have a lot of common interest in music and acting so began growing fond of each other.”

BoA made her singing debut via SM Entertainment 17 years ago and was the first K-pop star to enter the Japanese market. After having commercial success in both Korea and Japan, she went on to focus on her breakthrough in the US.

In 2013, she made a comeback in Korea, and released her 8th Korean album, “Kiss My Lips”, in 2015. She has also produced another eight albums in Japanese and one in English.

Meanwhile, Joo Won, whose real name is Moon Jun-won, made his debut as a musical actor 11 years ago before taking up lead roles in dramas “King of Baking, Kim Takgu” and “Ojakgyo Family”. He is currently shooting a new drama called “My New Sassy Girl”.

Just a day ago on Tuesday (17 Jan), singer Rain announced his wedding plans with actress Kim Tae-Hee on Instagram. Read the story here.

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