▲ A profile photo of actor Byun Woo-seok, co-star of tvN's hit rom-com series "Lovely Runner," provided by the broadcaster on April 3, 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE)(Yonhap)

SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- Actor Byun Woo-seok's agency has denied rumors of a romantic relationship with model Jeon Ji-soo.

Byun Woo-seok's agency, Baram Entertainment, stated in a phone call with Yonhap News on the 10th, "The rumors of a romantic relationship are not true," and emphasized that "they are just friends who became close during college."

Netizens raised speculation about their relationship after Byun Woo-seok and Jeon Ji-soo posted several photos on social media, appearing to be in similar locations with similar poses.

Byun Woo-seok made his debut in the 2016 tvN drama 'Dear My Friends' and is currently gaining popularity as the lead actor in the ongoing tvN drama 'Lovely Runner.'

▲ This Yonhap file photo shows actor Byun Woo-seok waving at the fans. (Yonhap)

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▲ A poster of tvN's new rom-com series "Lovely Runner," provided by the broadcaster on April 3, 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE)(Yonhap)

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