Rumors of Romance Between Jo Gyu-seong and Ji Min-ju Intensify... Agency Denies "Not True"

"‘Difficult to Answer Privacy Questions’ Amplified Since First Explanation"

Kyo-sung Cho (left), Ji-min Ju. Photo by Yonhap News, Ji-min Ju SNS

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] The agency representing model Jiminju (19), who has been embroiled in dating rumors with soccer player Jo Gyuseong (24), initially remained tight-lipped about their relationship but eventually denied the rumors as the controversy grew.

On the afternoon of the 1st, a representative from Jiminju's agency Elsac stated, "We have not confirmed the relationship between the two," adding, "It is difficult to respond regarding their private lives." Perhaps cautious about commenting on their relationship, the agency was reserved and drew a line, but by not explicitly denying it, suspicions increased. Subsequently, they refuted the rumors again, saying, "It is not true."

Jo Gyuseong rose to fame as a 'World Cup star' by scoring two consecutive goals in the Group H match against Ghana at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Having previously attracted attention for his handsome looks and excellent skills after coming on as a substitute in the match against Uruguay, he has been receiving significant interest, with his social media followers surging to 1.62 million.

Some speculated that Jo Gyuseong and Jiminju posted what appeared to be 'love stagram' posts and followed each other on social media, fueling dating rumors.

Born in 1998, Jo Gyuseong joined FC Anyang in 2019 and is currently playing professionally for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Jiminju, born in 2003, is active as a model for shopping malls and other ventures.

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