56-Year-Old Singer Addresses Long-Running Dating Rumor With Beloved TV Star
Veteran singer Lee So Ra finally spoke candidly about a dating rumor that once linked her to popular TV personality Kim Tae Kyun.
Appearing as a guest on SBS PowerFM’s Cultwo Show, the 56-year-old star revisited the unexpected speculation that sparked years ago, turning it into a moment of humor rather than controversy.
According to the two, the rumor began innocently after they were spotted together early in their friendship. Kim Tae Kyun recalled a casual outing to a restaurant in Ilsan with Lee So Ra and a mutual acquaintance, only for headlines to surface the very next day claiming the two were dating. Laughing at the memory, Lee So Ra didn’t hold back.
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They said I was dating him… but I have eyes, too? I have my own standards.
— Lee So Ra
Her candid remark instantly drew laughter in the studio, highlighting the easygoing chemistry the two have maintained over the years. Even Kim Tae Kyun appeared amused by the situation, admitting the rumor caught him off guard. When Lee So Ra jokingly asked whether they even looked good together, he quickly responded, “Of course,” adding another lighthearted compliment that further emphasized their close, friendly bond.
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Well, anyone would look good with you. But there aren’t many men who can make your face look smaller!
— Kim Tae Kyun
