Actress Kim So Eun has refuted speculations about her romantic involvement with K League soccer player Jung Dong Ho. A source close to Kim So Eun informed OSEN on April 23rd that while she and Jung Dong Ho know each other from group gatherings and shared social circles, they are not in a romantic relationship. These rumors stemmed from social media chatter suggesting they were dating based on their interactions, such as playing golf together and being seen holding hands at a birthday party. However, Kim So Eun's associates have consistently denied any romantic connection between them. Explaining the birthday party incident, it was clarified that Jung Dong Ho was among the guests invited by Kim So Eun, but the gathering was purely friendly and involved mutual friends. The source clarified that any physical interaction observed was part of the relaxed and casual atmosphere at the party and not exclusive to Jung Dong Ho. Kim So Eun, who was born in 1989 and debuted in 2005, has been managing her career independently since parting ways with agency Ascendio. As for Jung Dong Ho, born in 1990, he last played for Suwon FC in the K League and is currently without a team.