Kang Kyung Joon‘s previous statements about how he dated a woman who had a boyfriend have resurfaced.
Jang Shin Young (left) and Kang Kyung Joon (right)
In 2007, Kang Kyung Joon made an appearance on a variety show. In his appearance, the actor made a startling revelation and admitted he had a girlfriend.
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I have a girlfriend. We’ve been dating for a year.
— Kang Kyung Joon
During the episode, the actor was asked how he had met his girlfriend. Kang Kyung Joon then revealed that his then-girlfriend had a boyfriend when they first met.
We met at a ski resort, but she had a boyfriend at the time. She recognized me and asked if we could take a photo. I was wondering what she looked like underneath her goggles, but she was so beautiful.
— Kang Kyung Joon
The actor then revealed that, eventually, the woman decided to leave her boyfriend for the actor.
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After taking her home, I missed her so much that I went back and called her. She came back out. I knew that I shouldn’t do it, but I was so happy. I suddenly kissed her, and she didn’t mind. She then decided to break up with her boyfriend as they were going through a rough patch.
— Kang Kyung Joon
The statements have resurfaced at a precarious time for the actor as he is facing increased scrutiny over allegations that he had an affair with a married woman.
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The scandal has since reached a fever pitch after text messages that the actor allegedly sent to the woman were released. You can read about them in the link below.