WOODZ has recently found himself in the midst of dating speculations involving the deceased actress Kim Sae Ron. Reports suggest that the alleged romantic relationship between the two lasted from early 2021 to May 2022.
Despite the buzz, WOODZ's management company, Edam Entertainment, has chosen to remain silent on the topic without addressing the claims.
Netizens have put forth theories identifying the mysterious "singer ex-boyfriend A" of the late actress Kim Sae Ron, initially mentioned by YouTuber Lee Jin Ho on April 10, as being none other than solo artist WOODZ.
In a recent video, Lee Jin Ho disclosed that contrary to previous beliefs, Kim Sae Ron did not start dating actor Kim Soo Hyun in 2021, but was instead in a relationship with "singer A" from the beginning of 2021 until approximately May 2022.
The YouTuber further alleged that Kim Sae Ron had secretly sent a coffee truck to the set of "singer A's" music video shoot. Lee Jin Ho implied that the actress's DUI incident in 2022 occurred post her breakup with "singer A," suggesting that heartbreak prompted her to go out for drinks with a friend before the accident on May 18, 2022.
Beginning on April 12, rumors began circulating on various social networks and online communities claiming that WOODZ and Kim Sae Ron had been romantically involved for almost a year. Users highlighted their interactions on Instagram, where the two purportedly engaged by 'liking' each other's posts during that period. There were also reports suggesting that Kim Sae Ron anonymously sent a coffee truck to the shooting location of one of WOODZ's music videos.
Despite making numerous attempts to seek a response from Edam Entertainment, the agency has refrained from giving any feedback. Likewise, efforts to contact different representatives for clarification have yielded no results.
This latest controversy adds to previous hearsay surrounding Kim Sae Ron's past relationships, including an alleged one with actor Kim Soo Hyun when she was a teenager. These rumors have reignited conversations among fans, acquaintances, and insiders, with some even mentioning the former partners of both Kim Sae Ron and WOODZ.
Critics have raised concerns, with one individual stating, "Bringing up matters related to the deceased actress could further harm her reputation," while others have questioned, "Is it appropriate to discuss her ex-partners at this time?" These ongoing discussions have evoked varied reactions from the public and fans alike.