Kim Hee-chul, Twice’s Momo deny dating reports

SEOUL — Kim Hee-chul of Super Junior and Momo of Twice have denied rumors that they are dating.

A local media outlet reported Tuesday that Kim and Momo have been in a relationship for two years after first meeting through a TV entertainment show in 2017.

However, both sides quickly sent out official statements refuting the claim.

Kim’s agency S.M. Entertainment said, “The two are close only as co-workers in the industry,” while Twice’s label JYP Entertainment called the rumors “groundless.”