As dating speculation swirls around Hyeri and dancer Wootae, public attention has shifted toward the timeline of their alleged relationship.
On July 1st, Hyeri’s agency Sublime told TV Report, “Since this pertains to her private life, it’s difficult for us to confirm anything.” The neutral stance—neither confirming nor denying—has only fueled public speculation that the two are, in fact, dating.
According to reports, the two first met through the 2023 film Victory. Hyeri starred as the female lead, while Wootae worked as a choreography coach for the project alongside fellow dancer Kinky. Born in 1991, Wootae is three years older than Hyeri, who was born in 1994.
This connection has brought fresh scrutiny to the timeline of their relationship. Victory was filmed between March and July 2023. Meanwhile, some outlets report that Hyeri and Wootae have been dating for over a year—prompting online chatter about whether their relationship overlapped with her previous one.
Questions like “Did they start dating while she was still in her last relationship?” and “Was she already with Wootae during the whole ‘That’s interesting’ incident?” have been making the rounds on social media. The so-called “Interesting” incident refers to a post Hyeri made shortly after news broke of her ex-boyfriend Ryu Jun Yeol’s relationship with actress Han So Hee. Her cryptic one-word post—”Interesting”—sparked intense speculation about possible cheating and ignited a heated public drama.
Still, many fans are showing support. Comments include: “As long as Hyeri’s happy, that’s what matters,” “The timelines probably didn’t overlap,” “It might be best if they clarify when they officially started dating,” and “Maybe they got close during a rough patch.”
Amid the buzz, Hyeri has continued working with Wootae on preparations for her 15th debut anniversary fan meeting. On June 27th, she shared a clip of herself learning Taemin’s “Move” choreography from Wootae, giving fans a glimpse into their recent collaboration.
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