Chinese Media Reports that Lee Min Ho and Park Min Young’s Relationship Was a Publicity Stunt

Yesterday, Min-Min fans all over the world were saddened to hear that “City Hunter” co-stars Lee Min Ho and Park Min Young broke-up. Both of the management agencies confirmed the split, citing busy schedules. However, as China’s Jiangxi TV reported news about the break-up yesterday, it also reported that the two had never been a real couple and that the relationship was simply a publicity stunt.

Lee Min Ho and Park Min Young Announce Their Breakup

After a few months of going public with their relationship, actor Lee Min Ho and actress Park Min Young have put an end to their relationship. The two met last year while filming SBS’s "City Hunter;" but because of their busy schedules, they barely had time to see each other. Park Min Young and Lee Min Ho actually ended their relationship a while ago, but decided not to publicly announce it until now because they didn’t want to put their agencies on the spot.

"The Moon That Embraces the Sun" Lee Min Ho Apologizes to "City Hunter" Lee Min Ho’s Fans

19-year-old actor Lee Min Ho ("The Moon That Embraces the Sun") sent his apologies to the same-name, 25-year-old actor Lee Min Ho’s ("City Hunter," "Boys Over Flowers") fans. Lee Min Ho received a lot of love for his role as Yang Myung on "The Moon That Embraces the Sun." However, on January 23, he left an apologetic message on his Twitter to the "City Hunter" Lee Min Ho fans.

Lee Min Ho Continues to Rule Chinese TV Ratings

China loves Lee Min Ho! On January 14, the actor appeared on a Hunan Satellite TV variety program called "Happy Camp". This New Year’s special episode featuring Lee Min Ho took the number one viewership spot throughout China, and was also the highest rated program in the past two years.

"The Moon that Embraces the Sun" Director Praises ZE:A’s Si Wan

Earlier today, director Kim Do Hoon of MBC’s “The Moon that Embraces the Sun” tweeted, “Si Wan is done with filming. If I had never met him, I don’t think it would have been possible for Heo Yeom to have received so much love and support from fans.” He added, “I want to applaud Si Wan for successfully debuting [as an actor]. Despite the tight schedule, he showed passion and sincerity towards the project.”

Park Min Young Rocking Her Couple Ring with Lee Min Ho?

On January 14, Park Min Young, posted a picture of herself on twitter with the text, “Ta da! See long haired Min Young after a long time. Bbyo Ro Rong~.” In the picture, we no longer see the short haired Park Min Young from her recent dramas. Her short hair has been replaced by long brown locks. Her hair and her white, furry coat with the hood up, creates an altogether feminine and cute image.