Is It Real? Are Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye Dating?!

As most fans of the two celebrities know, there have been a large amount of rumours about the two brilliant actors dating, however, it's not been confirmed that they are. I would have definitely loved this to have been true, but all we know is that they have been very close friends for a long time and they've been meeting frequently. Here is two articles combined explaining the situation as we know it at the moment:

Dispatch Reports Birth of a New Star Couple: Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye

It is reported that the former on-screen couple have progressed into a real-life couple. Dispatch has shared that Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye began their relationship earlier this year in January, following the completion of Pinocchio, and have continued their relationship over the past four months. The news outlet has spotted the couple of multiple dates during the last three months. It is said that the two have enjoyed dates both in Korea and overseas, usually taking advantage of overseas schedules to spend time with one another.

A source close to them revealed, "Magazine photo shoots usually wrap up in two days. The rest of the time is free. The two would make time for each other while working to go on dates secretly." It is also reported that the two actors would meet late at night to go on dates most of the time, which usually consisted of going on drives together. Most often, Lee Jong Suk would switch between his first car (Mercedes Benz) and his second (Porsche) to pick up Park Shin Hye from her home. When meeting at night, it is said that they would go on drives for two or three hours at a time, but would not stay out later than 1am.

After checking with both Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye, their representatives have released an official statement refuting the dating rumours and stated that they are just 'close friends.' Furthermore, a representative of Park Shin Hye spoke with Sports Today and emphasized, "It is untrue that she is dating Lee Jong Suk. The pictures were taken after an overseas photoshoot. The rumours are completely untrue."

More Pictures Released After Agencies Deny Dating Reports

Specifically, in response to their representatives' insistence that the two are just 'close friends,' Dispatch uploaded a post that contrasts how Park Shin Hye treats a close guy friend with how she behaved on her alleged dates with Lee Jong Suk. "When Park Shin Hye meets a guy friend, a hug is given, and she does not hide her personal car," Dispatch writers. "This is how Park Shin Hye acts when she's meeting a boyfriend. For one, she hides her personal car scrupulously in the guy's apartment parking lot and walks swiftly." Dispatch attaches more photos that seem to show Park Shin Hye's cautious behaviour when she is meeting Lee Jong Suk (as opposed to when she's hanging out with a guy friend).

Moreover, despite previous reports that the couple would never go out past one in the morning, Dispatch insists that just four days ago on June 28, they spotted Lee Jong Suk dropping Park Shin Hye off past their reported curfew. Finally, Dispatch also included photos of the two actors at Lee Jong Suk's new home in Hannam-dong, which he officially moved into in June. The two reportedly spent time at his new pad in May before he had fully moved in all his things.

Jong Suk + Shin Hye's photoshoot in England.

As much as I do wish this was true, I don't think it is. Dispatch doesn't have enough sufficient evidence to persist that they are dating. Even before Pinocchio aired, they were very good friends and saw each other when their schedules matched up. If they are dating, I want them to come out with an honest confession, not being forced by the media to reveal their relationship.

Articles from Soompi.