Jung Yong-jin Confirms Dining with DiCaprio's Ex-Girlfriend... Why the Early Denial of Speculation?

Vice Chairman Jeong Yong-jin Dines with US Model Hadid
Also Introduces 'Guest in Residence' Brand Together

Jung Yong-jin, Vice Chairman of Shinsegae Group, has attracted attention by confirming his meeting with American top model Gigi Hadid.

(From left) Chung Yong-jin, Vice Chairman of Shinsegae Group, and Gigi Hadid, who is working as a model in the United States.
[Photo by Chung Yong-jin Instagram]

On the 28th, Vice Chairman Jung posted a photo on his social media showing him dining with Gigi Hadid at a restaurant in New York, USA. Jung said, "I met my brother Gigi Hadid and had a meal together. I also visited her store," adding, "Please do not make unfounded speculations as it was just a simple meeting and visit."

Vice Chairman Jung also introduced Gigi Hadid's own brand, 'Guest in Residence.' Guest in Residence is a brand launched in 2022 by Gigi Hadid, who has gained diverse experience in the fashion industry, aiming to release high-quality items rather than trendy designs typical of fast fashion.

Netizens who saw the photo responded positively with comments such as "The brightest photo I've ever seen," "The grocery store uncle is better than DiCaprio," "I'm jealous that he met Gigi Hadid," and "Will Guest in Residence be entering Shinsegae stores?"

Gigi Hadid, a model who is very popular in the United States, became a hot topic in September 2022 when dating rumors with Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio were reported. Later, it was naturally confirmed that she and DiCaprio had broken up after DiCaprio acknowledged his relationship with Italian model Vittoria Ceretti in August last year. In November of the same year, Gigi Hadid was also rumored to be dating Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper, and on the 23rd, reports emerged that the two were seen boarding a plane together for a trip, indicating that their relationship is continuing well.