“Just Colleagues, Not Lovers”: My Royal Nemesis’ Hong Yi Seol Shuts Down Heo Nam Jun Dating Buzz

K-drama fans love a good real-life romance theory, but this time, the rumor mill got it wrong — and the actress involved didn’t stay quiet about it.

Hong Yi Seol, who plays the secretary to male lead Cha Se Gye in SBS’s My Royal Nemesis, took to Instagram Stories on June 13 to personally deny swirling dating rumors linking her to co-star Heo Nam Jun. The speculation began after fans noticed she seemed unusually close with people in his circle.

In her statement, Hong Yi Seol explained that she and Heo Nam Jun are simply former classmates who became friends while studying together at Sungkyunkwan University, one of South Korea’s oldest higher education institutions. She said she hesitated to respond at first, fearing it might fuel more misunderstanding, but ultimately spoke up because the rumors were unfairly affecting her co-star too.

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What She Actually Said

Hong Yi Seol’s message was warm but firm — she called the dating claims “completely untrue,” asked fans to stop speculating, and signed off wishing everyone a relaxing weekend. It’s a refreshingly mature way to handle online gossip, and it seems to have worked, with most fans backing her honesty.

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Why This Matters

Dating rumors are practically a rite of passage for co-stars with strong on-screen chemistry. But Hong Yi Seol’s quick, respectful clarification shows how idols and actors are increasingly taking control of their own narratives instead of letting agencies or silence do the talking — a smart move in an industry where image is everything.

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