# Yang Jung-a Says Kim Seung-su Is 'Just a Friend' and Explains Why She Declined

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- Published: 2026-10-15T10:13:06.295Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> Actress Yang Jung-a reaffirmed on KBS 1TV's 'Hwang Shin-hye's Let's Live Together' that her longtime friend Kim Seung-su is only a friend. She said she has no plans to remarry after a previous divorce.

## Key points

1. On October 6, Yang Jung-a said Kim Seung-su is 'just a friend' on KBS 1TV.
2. Yang Jung-a said she is not ready to remarry after her earlier divorce.
3. Yang Jung-a turned down Kim Seung-su's December 2024 confession, choosing friendship.

Actress Yang Jung-a has again drawn a line between herself and Kim Seung-su, a friend who was once linked to her in romance rumors. On the October 6 broadcast of KBS 1TV's 'Hwang Shin-hye's Let's Live Together,' Yang, Hwang Shin-hye, and Shin Gye-sook met with residents of Pocheon to talk about marriage and dating.

## Why did the question about Kim Seung-su come up?

Villagers asked the three single women whether they planned to marry. Several residents asked specifically about Kim Seung-su, whose chemistry with Yang on SBS's 'Stray Kids' ... 'Ugly Our Child' drew attention. Yang answered firmly that he is just a friend. She also said she had already been through one marriage and does not feel the urge to marry again.

## What is the background of their relationship?

Yang and Kim were both born on July 25, 1971, and have been friends for more than 20 years, working together on several dramas. Their appearance together on SBS in 2024 renewed interest in them. According to the broadcast reports, Kim confessed his feelings in December 2024, saying he wanted to meet her as more than a friend. Yang declined, saying she wanted to keep him as a good friend. In March 2025, she appeared on MBC's Radio Star and said Kim did not feel like a romantic partner to her.

## Is Yang Jung-a open to new relationships?

Yang has said she is not thinking about remarrying, but her reaction to residents' comments about single men in Pocheon suggested she has not completely closed the door on new connections.

## For international fans

Yang Jung-a married a younger businessman in 2013 and divorced in 2017. Kim Seung-su is currently unmarried. Their friendship is a long-running one, and fans following Korean variety shows can find these programs through regional streaming platforms that carry Korean content.

## FAQ

### Did Yang Jung-a reject Kim Seung-su?

Yes. According to reports, Yang declined Kim's December 2024 confession, saying she wanted to keep him as a good friend. She has repeated that he is just a friend.

### Is Yang Jung-a planning to remarry?

She said she has no plans to remarry for now. She divorced in 2017 after marrying in 2013.

### Where did Yang Jung-a make these comments?

She spoke on KBS 1TV's 'Hwang Shin-hye's Let's Live Together,' broadcast on October 6.

## Sources

- [Sports Chosun](https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0004454220)

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