‘Heart Signal 4’ Star Kim Ji-young Hints at Relationship; Rumors of Dating a Prominent CEO Surface
Kim Ji-young, who gained significant popularity through ‘Heart Signal 4’, is currently at the center of a hot topic following her surprise announcement of a romantic relationship. The identity of her boyfriend has sparked widespread speculation online.
On the 8th, Kim Ji-young uploaded a video titled ‘Autumn Spent with Loved Ones (Relationship Announcement)’ to her YouTube channel. In the video, she smiled and shared, “I’ve found someone I can walk hand-in-hand with.”
She further revealed, “Many of you have asked if I’m seeing someone, and I promised I’d tell you when I felt certain. Today, I’m here to keep that promise.” Regarding her boyfriend, Kim Ji-young described him as “an older, non-celebrity, who is kind and steady. He’s quite distant from the entertainment industry, so it might take some time for him to adjust.”
However, the boyfriend's identity has led to widespread speculation on various online communities, with rumors circulating that he is a “famous CEO.” Some communities are hypothesizing that Kim Ji-young’s boyfriend is Mr. A, the founder and CEO of a major paid reading community in Korea. Mr. A is recognized for founding a community-based reading startup in 2015, leveraging his IT background, and is regarded as an individual who has transformed the reading culture ecosystem. His social media frequently features philosophical posts about books, learning, and human connection, garnering public interest.
Consequently, Mr. A’s name is now appearing alongside ‘Kim Ji-young’ in Naver’s related searches. Fan communities are abuzz with posts like “It’s quite known they’re dating,” and “He even appeared on Kim Ji-young’s YouTube.”
As of now, neither party has released an official statement, and concrete evidence remains scarce. The unconfirmed rumors are heating up online discussions. Fans are expressing congratulations and support, with comments like “If she’s really dating a CEO, that’s cool!” and “As long as Kim Ji-young is happy, that’s all that matters,” and “She found love in reality after what couldn’t be fulfilled on Heart Signal.”
Kim Ji-young gained immense popularity for her innocent and sincere charm on Channel A’s ‘Heart Signal Season 4’ in 2023. She is currently active as an influencer, managing her own YouTube channel.
Following Kim Ji-young's relationship announcement, Korean netizens are actively speculating about her boyfriend's identity, with many comments expressing curiosity and support. Some netizens are saying, "I'm so curious who he is!", "I liked her since Heart Signal, I hope she's happy", and "They said he's not a celebrity, could he be a famous CEO?" There are also positive reactions regarding the rumored CEO, such as, "I heard he reads a lot of books" and "I think they would be a good match for Kim Ji-young."