Though Park Seo Joon has never spoken publicly about his relationship status, the Korean star has always made the tabloids buzz with his rumored relationships. From his secret dates with American actor Lauren Tsai to his matching couple items with Korean actor Park Min Young, here is a look back at Park Seo Joon's dating history.
South Korean actor Park Seo Joon made his entertainment debut in 2011 in the music video for rapper Bang Yong Guk's single “I Remember.” Since then, the actor has juggled a variety of genres including action, romance and historical, delivering some of the best films and K-dramas out there. Considered a national idol, Park Seo Joon's hits include: Hwarang: A young poet-warrior (2016), Fight for your path (2017), What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? (2018), Parasites (2019), Concrete Utopia (2023), Wonder (2023) and Keijo Creature (2023-24).
The actor has recently been in the spotlight for his alleged relationship with Lauren Tsai, known for films such as “Star Wars: Episode II: The Final Battle.” Moxie (2021). During a press conference on June 21, 2023, Park Seo Joon shared his disappointment at being in the news for his rumored relationship, saying, “I appreciate the attention, but in my case, I feel a great burden in exposing my private life to the public.” [to the public]It's a personal matter so I find it difficult to comment on it.”
Here are Park Seo Joon's rumored relationships
Park Seo-jun and Lauren Tsai
Rumors circulated that Park Seo-joon was dating American actress Lauren Tsai in June 2024. Fans and media began speculating about their relationship after the two were spotted together in Japan and later posted separate photos taken at the same location on Instagram.
While the rumored couple received support from Park's fans, Tsai's international fans shared their disappointment, saying she is not right for the Korean actor, due to Park's past comments in interviews about her ideal family life.
“I find women attractive because they awaken my protective instincts. Being tall makes me feel like I can live alone without any problems. I like women who make me feel safe. Thinner women tend to have that.”
While Tsai Ing-wen's fans deemed Park's views on gender roles misogynistic, Korean fans commented that Park was still young at the time of the interview and that his views would undoubtedly have evolved for the better over time.
In response to the reports and criticism, Park Seo-joon's agency Awesome ENT officially denied the rumors of his relationship with Tsai, saying, “Park Seo-joon has recently been overseas to attend a brand event, to which artists and people from various fields were invited. Please understand that we cannot confirm any details about his private life apart from information regarding his official activities.”
Park Seo Joon and Kiss
On June 20, 2023, multiple South Korean media outlets reported that Park was dating singer and YouTuber Xooos (Kim Soo-young). The report further stated that, according to industry insiders, the two date frequently and have even introduced each other to close friends.
In response to the report, Park Seo-joon's agency commented, “It is difficult to confirm the facts regarding an artist's private life. We apologize and ask for your understanding.”
Xooos' management agency WAVY also commented, “It is difficult to confirm.”
Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young
Any OG fan will love Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young's iconic romantic comedy What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? changed the trajectory of intimacy and romance in K-drama, and naturally, the show's success led to dating rumors about the couple.
However, Park Seo-joon put an end to the rumors in an interview with K-media Hankuk Ilbo in 2018, stating that the speculations about their relationship were not true.
Meanwhile, in an interview, Park Seo-joon talked about owning the same fashion items as Park Min-young, saying, “If owning the same items means that two people were dating, then I could be dating Justin Bieber.”
Park Seo Joon and Kim Ji Won
meanwhile Queen of TearsBeloved businesswoman Kim Ji Won is known for her illustrious professional life, but she is also widely popular as one of Park Seo Joon's most famous ex-girlfriends.
Park and Kim Ji Won have been rumored to be dating since they starred in a K-drama together in 2017. Fight for your own path.
Addressing his rumored relationships with his co-stars in an interview that same year, Park commented that he believed most of the rumors stemmed from notes he exchanged with his co-stars after the series ended.
“Every time I finish a project, I always exchange notes with my partner,” he said, hinting that the same happened with Kim Ji Won. Fight for your path At the end of the drama, Park Shin-ma and Kim Jae-wook wrote “Dong-man, I love you” and “Ella, I love you” on each other's scripts, which sparked speculation among fans about their relationship. Regarding the rumors of a relationship between the two, Park Shin-ma replied with a smile, “We're not dating. That's not true.”
(Hero and feature image credits: Park Min-young/Instagram, Park Seo-joon/Instagram, Lauren Tsai/Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
– Is Park Seo Joon Married?
No, as of June 2024, Park is said to be in a relationship with his girlfriend, Lauren Tsai.
– Does Park Seo Joon have a girlfriend?
Although there has been no official confirmation from the actor, Park is rumored to be dating Lauren Tsai.
– How old is Park Seo Joon?
As of June 2024, Park is 35 years old.