[Official Statement] "Recently Started Dating with Affection" Kim Heechul and Momo Confirm Relationship

Super Junior member Kim Heechul (left) and TWICE member Momo (right) / Photo by Kim Heechul Instagram

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Kim Hee-chul and Momo have confirmed their relationship.

On the 2nd, a media outlet reported that Kim Hee-chul and Momo are currently in a romantic relationship and are having a good time together. According to this outlet, the two are supporting each other in the entertainment industry and nurturing a beautiful love.

Previously, this outlet also reported their dating rumors in 2018, but at that time, both agencies denied the rumors, stating they were "close senior and junior colleagues."

When the second dating rumor surfaced, Kim Hee-chul's side confirmed the relationship. Kim Hee-chul's agency, SJ Label, stated, "The two have been close senior and junior colleagues in the entertainment industry and recently started dating with mutual feelings."

Kim Hee-chul is known to be an avid fan of TWICE. In particular, he has mentioned Momo as his ideal type multiple times and has shown perfect performances of TWICE's songs and choreography.

In 2016, when Kim Hee-chul and Momo were known to have connected through a program, a love line showing mutual affection between the two was also formed.

Meanwhile, Kim Hee-chul debuted in 2005 as a member of SM Entertainment's group Super Junior and has been active as a singer and broadcaster. In 2019, he received the Excellence Award in Reality Shows at the SBS Entertainment Awards, solidifying his presence as an entertainer.

Momo debuted in 2015 as a member of JYP's group TWICE. TWICE has released several hit songs such as "Signal" and "CHEER UP." Recently, Momo has been steadily continuing her group activities as well as broadcasting activities on MBC's "My Little Television" and Mnet's "Sixteen."