Chef Kim Do-yoon and actress An Seo-yeon reveal 4-year romance

Chef Kim Do-yoon, who rose to fame through the Netflix series 'Culinary Class Wars', has revealed for the first time that he has been in a relationship with actress An Seo-yeon for four years. The couple drew significant attention by candidly sharing why they had kept their relationship private until now.

In the first episode of the Studio Slam YouTube series 'Sa-eol-ppak' released on the 30th of last month, An appeared and shared her dating concerns.

An, who noted she has been acting since she was young and played Queen Jeongan in the drama 'The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won', revealed, "I have been dating my boyfriend for about four years."

She offered a candid confession regarding their private courtship: "When I posted photos on my boyfriend's birthday, everyone else was being tagged, but I wasn't. I had all sorts of thoughts, wondering if I was just being kept as an option online."

When the panelists asked, "Who is your boyfriend?" An replied, "He came with me today," and the person who appeared shortly after was none other than Chef Kim.

Explaining why he had delayed going public, Kim said, "I was worried that if a sudden issue or an unexpected situation arose, it might cause harm to my girlfriend."

An admitted, "That was always weighing on my mind. It felt like a hidden relationship, and I felt regretful that I couldn't proudly say, 'This is my boyfriend.'"

Through the broadcast, the two officially acknowledged their romantic relationship, revealing the love they have shared for four years.

An, who made her debut in the 1999 film 'Whispering Corridors 2', has maintained a steady career with appearances in dramas such as 'Hyena', 'The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won', and 'Live Your Own Life'.

Kim has seen a surge in public recognition following his appearance on Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars' and continues to be active in the media.

Having quietly nurtured their love, the couple is receiving widespread support as they candidly express their trust and affection for one another following the revelation.