Why Hyeri Stayed Silent About Third Dating Rumor with Woo Tae?

On July 1, industry reports claimed that Hyeri and dancer Woo Tae have been dating for approximately a year after working closely on the 2024 film Victory, where Woo Tae served as a dance coach and Hyeri as a cast member. Their professional rapport allegedly deepened into a quiet, lasting relationship.

Both Hyeri and Woo Tae’s agencies issued identical responses: “It’s difficult to confirm as this concerns their private lives. We ask for your understanding.”

Though neither confirmed nor denied the news, fans and insiders interpret the statement as a tacit acknowledgment, especially given how “no comment” has become a common agency tactic to quietly validate rumors while avoiding media storms.

Sources suggest Hyeri’s decision to remain silent is deeply personal. She has previously gone public with two high-profile relationships first with Tony An of H.O.T in 2013 and then actor Ryu Jun Yeol in 2017. Her 2023 breakup with Ryu Jun Yeol was particularly turbulent and became national gossip when he was rumored to be dating actress Han So Hee soon after.

Hyeri’s cryptic Instagram Story “It’s really interesting” was widely seen as a subtle jab, igniting a chain reaction of online backlash and media frenzy that ultimately led to the breakup of Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee. Following such public scrutiny, Hyeri appears to have adopted a low-key approach to protect her privacy and peace.

Despite her silence, eagle-eyed netizens have gone back to scrutinize past content. A dance practice video shared by Woo Tae during Victory promotions praised Hyeri’s dedication, stating, “It was my first time choreographing for a movie… We ended up practicing almost every day. Hyeri and Sewan’s dedication truly made the film shine.”

But what truly fueled curiosity was a Victory video clip where a caption flashed:
“I love you”—a moment that fans now view in a new light.

Whether or not Hyeri and Woo Tae confirm their relationship, one thing is clear: fans remain deeply invested in her love life, even as she attempts to step away from the spotlight.