Actress Park Bo-young is getting real about the lasting impact of dating rumors! In a recent interview on singer-songwriter Jung Jae-hyung’s YouTube channel, the beloved Melo Movie star revealed that her friendship with senior actor Kim Hee-won took an unexpected hit due to dating speculations that surfaced back in 2020.

💬 “Sunbaenim felt so bad for me that he didn’t contact me for a year,” she shared. “He kept saying, ‘I feel really guilty toward you,’ and stopped contacting me.” 😢

The rumors started after they were spotted together at a café, leading to widespread speculation. But rather than just brushing it off, Kim Hee-won completely distanced himself from Park Bo-young, fearing the fallout.

Determined not to let gossip ruin their bond, Park Bo-young confronted him directly, saying:
💬 “Do you think our friendship would break over something like this? I’m very angry.” 🔥

Her persistence paid off, and they eventually reconciled after nearly a year of silence. Their reunion took an unexpected turn when Kim Hee-won introduced her to Light Shop, a Disney+ mystery-horror drama he was directing.

✨ Talk about fate! ✨

Park Bo-young, who was already a fan of Kang Full’s webtoon, admitted she felt an unspoken expectation when Hee-won handed her the script. She sensed the weight of the moment, but in the end, she happily joined the project—and the rest is history!

Now, Park Bo-young is thriving, starring in Light Shop alongside Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Seol-hyun, and Uhm Tae-goo. The series quickly became a top-watched K-drama on Disney+, and fans can’t get enough of its mix of trauma, mystery, and healing.

And if that’s not enough, she’s also gearing up for the highly-anticipated Netflix premiere of Melo Movie with Choi Woo-shik on February 14! 🎬💖

👀 Were you shocked to hear about her fallout with Kim Hee-won? Are you excited for her upcoming projects? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️🔥