Attention drama fans in Europe, or maybe let’s start with the Eastern Europe contingent first. As the precursor to the fast breaking rumor that Moon Geun Young and Kim Bum are dating to the even faster confirmations from both their agencies (methinks GeunBum left strict instructions to come clean because Namoo Actors responded within 5 minutes of the news breaking), I’ve now sussed out how it all tumbled out. It was two separate spotting incidents that linked together to tell the entire story. GeunBum was first spotted at Incheon airport together, carrying couple bags no less, and looking really chummy. Incheon is swarming with paparrazi and drama/idol fans, so one should expect to be seen if leaving from that airport and take precautions to remain hidden if they wanted to be on the down low. Didn’t seem like they cared. They were seen passing through security together and into the boarding area, disappearing from sight. That led to speculation as to whether they were dating or could have been there to film something. Next came an overseas fan who spotted Moon Geun Young days later in Prague happily holding hands with a guy (fan didn’t recognize Bummie) and strolling the streets. That news got texted back to Korea and posted online in forums and voila, the two incidents were connection and the next thing you know agencies are confirming the relationship and the news outlets went into overdrive.
Korea is a lot more protective of its young actresses, especially an A-lister like Moon Geun Young with a sterling reputation, so the reaction has been mixed from cautiously happy to wondering if she could do better than Kim Bum, who is admittedly still a rising star and definitely a spottier track record. The international fans seem to skew towards a positive reception, and hilariously both Geun Young and Bummie’s huge Chinese fanbase and Baidu forums are trying to get along but it’s a bit patchy with some initial hysteria that has now died down. This always happens when two stars admit to dating, suddenly their disparate fanbases have to learn to coexist together and sometimes the results are hilarious with foot-in-mouth syndrome. I hope the GeunBum couples forum at Soompi has been enjoying their lucky field day, because its rare indeed for a popular shipping couple to actually be dating. I know, I’ve been there and been disappointed, so this one should be enjoyed as much as GeunBum seem to be enjoying their European vacation. So back to my opening statement, eagle-eyed European drama fans, please keep your eyes peeled for these two cutie pies. Who knows if they will show up in your neck of the woods in the next week or two.
Holding hands while strolling the streets of Prague with your new significant other. Guh, that’s about as romantic as it gets. Keep on holding hands, kids, keep on holding them hands. I expect to see you two walking tons of red carpets together, doing cute CF to my hearts content, and generally being all young and bloody in love. If it lasts then awesome, if it doesn’t then make it memorable, you hear me! Man, I need to go buy a lottery ticket, what with my luck lately. Now all my painful Goddess of Fire watch was all worth it, because I have drama stills of Tae Do-Jung Yi to chronicle their love story. I do have this untested theory that shitty dramas are the most likely to produce real life couples, because its so bad it forces them to bond more to get through the filming. LOL, who knows. If I had to put money down, I’d bet the next onscreen couple to get outed might be Kim Ji Hoon and Nam Sang Mi from Goddess of Marriage. Just a hunch is all.
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oh, the feels.
I'm on this ship for life~
Thanks again Ms. Koala for sharing this news, for this timeline. So, that's why... I've been wondering since this morning too, how come their Agencies were quick to make the announcement...So, thanks much to whoever spotted MGY in Prague and reported it back to Korea!
Holding hands in public, in Prague? "Lovers in Prague, the Sequel"?
More Love, Happiness and Success to GeunBum couple!
There is no end to how happy i have been all day. This seems so unbelievable. I am assuming but i don't think this just happened with this drama. I mean wham bam and let's date. They had to have been communicating before this. I don't know but i am very happy for them and hope it lasts forever for them.
I'm still pinching myself. Which is why I'm looking for more news in case it turns out to be my overactive imagination. But it's not! Huzzah~
I cant believe they are dating. Their relationship must be quite stable for them to go public. Now everyone is watching them. Best wishes to them.
Well, at least something good came out of the worst drama! Perhaps the only way our young couple got through the nightmare that was the GOF was because they had eyes for each other!
:) happy for them and hope it ends up with them getting married!
You are right. This is shipper's heaven.
I want to comment on Knetizens
-Why they keep bringing Bummie's past violent life? Past is Past. I am sure he is a better person now that he has matured.
-they keep saying that MGY could do better because she is A-lister and he is C-lister. That is absurd.Is there a rule that A-lister can only date A-lister?
what past violent life? I've never heard it. Care to share, pls? :)
His rep is that when he was in high school he was a Young Do in Heirs. XD I doubt its all true but likely he was a hotheaded brassy kid.
What can I say. 男孩不壞女孩不愛. Geun Young knows what she's getting, he's grown up lots since he's debut and that's a given. Still plenty of room to keep on maturing, and he can't land a better near age GF than Baeksang winner Nation's Little Sister MGY.
Er, @anon, you're the one bringing it up. Don't say others are saying it, cuz no one said it here. The basics of online convo is - no need quote others unless that is a topic you want spread but don't want to say it yourself. If it's something you think doesn't need to be discussed, best way is to not discuss it yourself in the guise of saying other people shouldn't be bringing it up. It's counter-intuitive. Or reverse trolling.
Ooooh, but now it's make me want to watch badass Kim Bum. I think he'll so hot, it'll melting my heart
My cousin tellin' me not 2 come here no more but after seein' this comment, I gotta speak up. what the heck do k netizens mean that kim bum is "C lister"? That is BULLSHIT! he is one of most handsome k actors, he's good actor despite second lead and he's good singer. MGY is A list and KB should be on B list. She is NOT too good for him. ya know what? Some people think he's too good for her in terms of looks. i quote what they say "hes handsome, shes not that pretty. no matter what them folks say, these two are cute couple. they got my support.
even tho MGY popular in Korea and around Asian countries, kim bum famous not only around Asia but also got international fans outside of Asia.....like South America, arab world, Mexico. in Korea, moon geun young is A list so she more popular than KB, but internationally, he's more famous than her. Just tellin' ya what I know based on research, statistics, and facebook accounts made by fans.
You do sound familiar to me. Are you one of the 14 girls group again???
Yes someone very generous!!! If someone ever sees GeunBum all lovey-dovetail together take a picture of that and be kind to share the photo to the world. It feels so unrealistict but feels so good. I also want them to participate in lots of CFs, Shootings, Variety Shows and they should win MBC's best couple of the year. Hope they attend hand in hand so beautiful like they only know.
Oh yeah, us GeunBum shippers are having the time of our life at Soompi....lol. I still can't believe Moonie and Kim Bum admitted to their relationship so quickly. I love them even more because they are so honest and open with their feelings. ❤❤❤ GeunBum are the cutest and sweetest couple. ❤❤❤
Wow...I need to pinch myself too. I thought they had amazing chemistry in GOF but didn't expect an offscreen relationship. Now the rumors with Angelababy can die down. Lol. Congrats to the new couple. This is very exciting news!
i love them thank you for the article dear..geunbum shippers join us on soompi Moon Geun Young And Kim Bum GeunBum Couple official thread!
so....happy for them & hope they are enjoying their trip when the love is just begin......thank you for the news.
Omo, Koala, YES to KJH and NSM!! Ahhh now my hopes are high... XD
Aww, I like how they don't care and are dating like they want without having to hide.