On April 13, 2025, speculation surrounding the late actress Kim Sae Ron and singer-songwriter WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn) gained renewed attention after YouTuber Lee Jin Ho released a video claiming that Kim had been in a relationship with an unnamed male singer from early 2021 to May 2022.
Though no specific names were mentioned, the public quickly began to speculate, with many online users suspecting WOODZ as the possible individual referred to in the report.
WOODZ, who is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service, found himself trending on social media as netizens revisited past interactions, appearances, and timelines that could potentially link him to the dating claim.
Amid growing curiosity and gossip, WOODZ’s agency, EDAM Entertainment, stepped forward with a brief yet firm response.
In an official statement released on April 12, EDAM Entertainment addressed the dating rumor directly, saying:
“Because it’s a matter related to [the artist’s] personal life, it’s difficult for us to confirm. We ask for your understanding in this regard.”
With this concise remark, the agency neither confirmed nor denied the relationship, instead asking for privacy and understanding from the public and media.
The statement highlights the agency’s intent to draw boundaries when it comes to their artist’s personal matters—particularly in light of the sensitive nature of Kim Sae Ron’s passing and the time that has since elapsed.
The situation has reignited public interest in Kim Sae Ron’s private life, especially following several recent headlines involving her family.
Just weeks ago, her relatives held a press conference and released messages involving actor Kim Soo Hyun, and other high-profile names have also surfaced in connection to rumors or disputed claims surrounding her final years.
While WOODZ himself has remained silent due to his ongoing military enlistment, the agency’s reserved approach to the issue seems aimed at minimizing further speculation and media frenzy.
Given the highly personal nature of the alleged relationship—and the fact that one of the involved parties is no longer able to speak for herself—the agency’s response is likely an attempt to strike a respectful tone.
As of now, no additional evidence or confirmations have surfaced to support or refute the rumor, and the situation remains based primarily on online speculation fueled by YouTube commentary.
Many fans of WOODZ have urged others to respect his privacy and refrain from jumping to conclusions in the absence of solid proof.
Despite the brevity of EDAM’s statement, it has successfully done its job in deflecting further inquiry—for now.
As with many cases in the K-entertainment world, time may either reveal more, or quietly bury the rumor in favor of the artist’s continued career and service.
