Daesung Denies Dating Rumors with Heo Young-ji, Saying They Are Just Close Colleagues [Official]

[Sportschosun Reporter Kim So-hee] As dating rumors surfaced between Big Bang member Daesung and KARA member Heo Young-ji, Daesung's side immediately denied them.

A representative from Daesung's agency, R&D Company, said on the 22nd that the two became close after "Daesung's show" and went to a MAMAMOO concert together. The representative added, "They are just close colleagues, and the dating rumors are not true."

Earlier that day, photos and videos of the two attending a MAMAMOO concert were posted one after another on social media and online communities, drawing attention. In the released photos, Daesung and Heo Young-ji were seen sitting side by side in the audience and enjoying the performance.

In particular, the two caught attention as they held MAMAMOO cheering sticks and leaned in close to check something together. The scene suggested they were naturally talking while focusing on the performance, and many viewers said it showed how comfortable they were with each other.

As the photos and videos spread, fans reacted in various ways, noting the familiar atmosphere between the two. Some even revived an old anecdote in which Taeyang once said Daesung and Heo Young-ji looked good together, and used it to fuel the dating rumors. However, Hyojung from Oh My Girl was also reportedly present at the venue, along with Daesung and Heo Young-ji, suggesting that the rumors spread after only a few scenes were highlighted.

Kim So-hee, yaqqol@sportschosun.com