Lee Hong Gi, the member of FT Island, and Park So Hye, a professional golfer for the KLPGA, drew public attention with their friendly display at a recent sports event.

On the 5th, Lee Hong Gi was seen at the Blackstone Icheon Golf Club in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, attending the second round of the KB Financial Star Championship. Park So Hye’s tee time for the second round was set for 7:56 a.m., and sources report that Lee Hong Gi arrived at the venue early in the morning to show his support. Notably, Lee was photographed wearing an event pass labeled ‘Family’—the designated badge for Park So Hye.

Observers noted the apparent closeness between the two, with tournament organizers confirming that this was not Lee Hong Gi’s first visit to support Park So Hye at a competition. Despite efforts to conceal his identity with a bucket hat, sunglasses, and a face mask, Lee Hong Gi’s signature arm tattoos made it impossible to go unnoticed.

Throughout the tournament, Lee Hong Gi was seen warmly conversing with Park So Hye as they walked between holes. In one candid moment, he cooled her down with a handheld fan before quickly lowering it upon noticing the cameras.

The display of intimacy between Lee Hong Gi and Park So Hye has led to emerging dating rumors. Some tournament officials commented, “What is the connection between the two?” and “They seem a bit too close for it to be just fan support,” reflecting growing curiosity about the nature of their relationship.

Previously, Lee Hong Gi addressed past dating rumors involving Japanese gravure top model Shinozaki Ai during an appearance on MBC’s variety show “Radio Star.” When fellow guest Jang Geun Suk brought up the rumors, Lee clarified, “To state the facts, it wasn’t a dating rumor at the time.” When asked if it was true now, Lee simply replied, “Tomodachi (friends),” putting an end to further speculation.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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