Big Bang's Taeyang Is Dating Actress Min Hyo Rin

On June 2, a representative for YG Entertainment confirmed the relationship between Big Bang's Taeyang and actress Min Hyo Rin. The story began to develop when a report published by Yonhap News showed photos of the couple, along with quotes from two unnamed idols. 

The relationship was confirmed through an official statement issued by YG Entertainment, which was published by Star News. "Taeyang is dating Min Hyo Rin," said a representative for the agency. "It is something to celebrate." 

YG Entertainment issued the confirmation, following a statement where the agency explained that Taeyang was in the midst of filming the music program, "Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook." 

The 27-year-old K-pop idol is two years younger than Min, who is 29. Min is an actress and vocalist who is represented by JYP Entertainment. She was featured during a passionate kissing scene with the Big Bang member for his music video, "1AM." 

YG Entertainment expressed their support for the couple through a positive statement which was delivered prior to the confirmation. "It's something to celebrate if he has a girlfriend because he has never had one," said the representative. 

Taeyang was 12-years-old when he began training at the agency. His relationship with Min Hyo Rin is unique in that they are the first confirmed couple from YG Entertainment.

Min debuted as an actress in 2009 in the Korean drama, "Triple," opposite Lee Jung Jae and Song Joon Ki. She also appeared with  former YG Entertainment artist Seven in the reality show "Fox Butler." In 2015, she starred in the hit coming-of-age film, "Twenty" and appeared alongside Super Junior-M's Henry in the musical drama, "Persevere, Goo Hae Ra." Min is represented by JYP Entertainment. 

Taeyang is currently in the midst of promotional activities for "MADE." On June 1, the second single album from the compilation was released. "Bang Bang Bang" and "We Like 2 Party" have achieved all-kill status in Korea. "Bang Bang Bang" also exceeded 2 million YouTube views within 24-hours and the track placed with the top 100 songs on iTunes in the United States.   

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About the writer: Adrienne Stanley is a contributing writer for Kpopstarz, KDramastars, MTV Iggy and CJ Entertainment's KCON blog. Her passions include a love of K-pop and Asian drama. When she is not writing she is hanging out on Twitter (@retrogirladdy).

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