Kim Jong Kook Addresses Dating Rumors with Yoon Eun Hye

The dating rumors between Kim Jong Kook (김종국) and Yoon Eun Hye (윤은혜) have resurfaced once again, sparked by a nostalgic photo from their past. During the July 10 episode of KBS2TV's variety show, Problematic Men (옥탑방의 문제아들), the cast reminisced about legendary moments from past shows, including the iconic love line between Kim Jong Kook and Yoon Eun Hye from SBS's X-Man (X맨).

In a memorable game segment from X-Man, Kim Jong Kook cheekily asked fellow contestant Lee Min Ki, "Do you like Eun Hye?" to which Lee Min Ki cleverly replied, "Then you don't like her?" In a playful moment, Kim Jong Kook covered Yoon Eun Hye's ears and confidently exclaimed, "Of course!" This hilarious scene has since become a classic in variety show history.

Now, nearly 20 years later, Kim Jong Kook reacted to the clip with a sheepish smile, and when the cast questioned his bold move of covering her ears, he humorously responded, "Let’s stop talking about it now," bringing laughter to the set.

Following the broadcast, online discussions reignited regarding their past dating rumors. Yoon Eun Hye's representatives previously stated to OSEN that the dating rumors were completely unfounded, confirming that she had not heard anything about it.

Recently, a photo surfaced online showing both Kim Jong Kook and Yoon Eun Hye leaving the same tanning salon on the same day in 2008, leading to speculation that they might have been together. However, after nearly two decades of public interest in their relationship, it seems that Kim Jong Kook's comment may signal a desire to move on from the topic.

Despite the ongoing speculation, the iconic moment from X-Man where he shouted "Of course!" while covering Yoon Eun Hye's ears remains a timeless legend in the world of variety shows.