On February 4, actor Ha Jung-woo and Cha Jung-won officially acknowledged their relationship, reigniting attention on a dating rumor that had surfaced years ago.
Back in 2018, an online community sparked dating rumors between Ha Jung-woo and Cha Jung-won after photos believed to show Ha Jung-woo’s pet Bichon Frise were posted on social media accounts belonging to Cha Jung-won and Hwang Bo-ra.
Netizens pointed out that the herringbone-patterned flooring visible in photos from both accounts appeared identical, citing this as evidence of a romantic relationship. Speculation intensified when it was noted that Hwang Bo-ra’s husband is Ha Jung-woo’s younger brother, Kim Young-hoon, leading some to suggest that Cha Jung-won had visited Ha Jung-woo’s home.
However, at the time, many dismissed the rumors as unfounded due to a lack of concrete proof. Herringbone flooring is common, and Cha Jung-won herself owns a Bichon Frise. As a result, the dating rumors quietly faded away.
Now, nine years later, those rumors appear to have been true. With the relationship officially confirmed, netizens are speculating that the two may have been a long-term couple who have been together since the original rumor emerged.
Earlier that day, marriage rumors involving Ha Jung-woo and a non-celebrity began circulating. While Ha Jung-woo acknowledged that he is in a relationship, he cautiously stated that marriage was not imminent. Shortly afterward, it was revealed that his partner is not a non-celebrity, but actress Cha Jung-won.
Meanwhile, Ha Jung-woo, born in 1978, recently completed filming for the upcoming tvN drama How to Become a Building Owner in Korea. Cha Jung-won, born in 1989, made her debut in the 2012 film Horror Stories and has since risen as a fashion and beauty icon.
Sources: Netizenbuzz