Yoo In-na’s first leading role was in a tvN’s drama Queen and I (2012). Even though it was her first, she drew the public’s attention with her acting skills and her sweet on-screen romance with Ji Hyun-woo. Ji Hyun-woo is a famous South Korean actor and musician. People shipped them so much as they showed such great on-screen chemistry. Well, the time has come for them to declare that they choose to be an off-screen couple, as well. Let’s take a look at their hit love history!
The Fearless Declaration
In 2012, Yoo In-na and Ji Hyun-woo were co-stars in tvN’s television series Queen and I and they were both playing the leading roles as lovers. Yoo In-na starred as Choi Hee-jin, the modern and unsuccessful actress who played Queen In-hyun in the upcoming drama, she meets Ji Hyun-woo as Kim Bung-do, a noble-born scholar from the Joseon Dynasty, who traveled through time where he met Choi Hee-jin and fell in love with her. Their kissing scene was so remarkable that many people just believed that they were an actual couple just by seeing them on-screen. On June 7th, 2012, after the last broadcast, the casts of Queen and I held a fan meeting to celebrate the ending of the drama. During the cast interviews, Ji Hyun-woo surprisingly declared that he was in love with Yoo In-na! He said, “I wanted to confess this in front of all the fans that have shown us so much support for the drama. I genuinely like Yoo In-na.” The sudden statement made people speculating so much since both of their agencies didn’t give any clarifications for days and kept quiet.
Captured Secretly Having a Date
Yoo In-na and Ji Hyun-woo were once captured secretly having a date at a park near Yoo In-na’s home in Bundang, Kyeonggido on June 17th, 2017. The lovebirds were reported of strolling around the neighborhood romantically and acting quite intimate. Ji Hyun-woo’s statement and their appearance made people question Yoo In-na’s upcoming appearance in We Got Married with Hyun-woo since the cast in that reality show are the ‘untaken’ celebrities, who are to make a true response between each other without worrying any partner. Other than the secret date, Yoo In-na and Ji Hyun-woo have been reported of spending their time together styling their hairs at a salon. The staff became aware of their relationship because they looked like a real couple. The two also seemed to be very close on the shooting location making intimate gestures as a happy couple in love.
Official Announcement
One day after the paparazzi published their secret date, Yoo In-na finally clarified her relationship on June 18th, at KBS’ Yoo In Na’s Turn Up the Volume radio show. Regarding Ji Hyun-woo’s previous shocking confession, Yoo In-na was very shocked because of that. After that moment, she only thought about talking to him, “After this event, I think we’ll have to talk about this and refrained from speaking too much.” She continued to tell what Ji Hyun-woo said, “So when the event ended, I asked him why he did that. He then told me that he has never said, ‘Mom, buy this for me’ or ‘I really want this’ about anything or felt a need for something. For the first time, he felt greedy, that he didn’t want to let me slide away. I was hesitant at first, but it was so innocent and I was very grateful. I felt his honesty with every glance and every word. I felt his sincerity and innocence from his brave confession.” How sweet is he! Yoo In-na continued her story, “I thought about if it is something I’m allowed to do but I started having faith. At first, I told Ji Hyun-woo to give me one week to think but I actually contacted him only 2 days after. While walking in the park together, I told him “Since Queen and I is over, let’s begin Yu In-na’s Man.” This is the ultimate uwu! She then closed her story with a message to Ji Hyun-woo on the radio show, “I like you. I know now. Thank you for showing me faith.” Now we know that Yoo In-na used to be confident and had strong faith because of Ji Hyun-woo’s bravery. Yoo In-na added, “If you are listening, please quit smoking like you promised. Smoking is very unhealthy.” She seemed to care about Ji Hyun-woo’s acting, how cute! Few months after the official announcement, Ji Hyun-woo enlisted for his military service, so it would seem that Yoo In-na should be more patient.
Not A Happy Ending
In May 2014, when Ji Hyun-woo was discharged from his military service a month earlier, Yoo In-na didn’t show up at Ji Hyun-woo’s discharge ceremony. According to some sources, they had already ended their relationship even before Ji Hyun-woo’s discharge. Yoo In-na’s agency YG Entertainment said that she couldn’t make it due to her busy schedule in China, but that her relationship was doing well. Opposite from YG Entertainment, Ji Hyun-woo’s source said that Ji Hyun-woo announced their break up at the discharge ceremony because it was inappropriate if he announced it before his discharge. Well, seems like the two are no longer a couple, but they might be still supporting each other as a good companion.
