Speculation about the personal life of former 2NE1 member Dara, and her possible romantic link with Lee Joon, also a former member of the boy band MBLAQ, started making rounds after a video surfaced online. This video captured the pair at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines, as reported on the morning of May 3rd by Tenasia.
Featured in the video alongside Dara and Lee Joon were Thunder from MBLAQ, who is also Dara’s brother, and his wife Mimi from gugudan. They were all seemingly waiting for their return flight to Korea following a trip. The close friendship between Lee Joon and Thunder led netizens to consider the possibility that Thunder might have introduced Lee Joon to his sister.
Dara clarified the rumors in the May 24th episode of her vlog series “Dara Tour”, where she and Lee Joon discussed the purpose of their trip together. They confirmed that while they did travel together, it was not romantic in nature. Lee Joon accepted an invitation to be a guest on the vlog “Dara Tour”, as part of a professional collaboration.
Lee Joon further explained his participation in Dara’s Vlog, sharing that it happened after Thunder and Mimi visited to deliver a wedding invitation. The spontaneous suggestion led to him joining the trip and the Vlog as a featured guest.
Both Dara and Lee Joon expressed their amusement about the unintentional dating controversy.
Dara, born in 1984, had initially established her entertainment career in the Philippines before heading back to South Korea as an idol trainee and eventually debuting with the iconic girl group 2NE1. Outside of music, Dara has ventured into acting in works such as “Cheese In the Trap”, “One Step”, and “Missing Korea”.
Lee Joon initially made his mark as a model before he ventured into music with MBLAQ in 2009. His talent spans into acting as he’s been a part of several productions such as “Ninja Assassin”, “Mr. Back”, and “The Escape of the Seven”.
Source: K14
FAQs About Dara and Lee Joon’s Trip to The Philippines
- Why were Dara and Lee Joon at the airport together?
- They were at the airport together because they were returning to Korea after a part of Dara’s travel vlog, “Dara Tour”, where Lee Joon was a guest.
- Are Dara and Lee Joon dating?
- No, the trip was a professional engagement for Dara’s vlog, and they are not romantically involved.
- How did Lee Joon end up being a guest on Dara’s vlog?
- Thunder, Dara’s brother, suggested that Lee Joon join them for their trip to the Philippines, which was being featured on “Dara Tour”.
- What caused the dating rumors to start?
- Dating rumors started after a video of them together at the airport in the Philippines surfaced on social media.
- What has been Dara’s career background?
- Before becoming an idol in Korea, Dara was a successful entertainer in the Philippines and then she debuted in the legendary idol group 2NE1; she has also worked as an actress.
Conclusion
The speculation surrounding Dara and Lee Joon’s trip to the Philippines turned out to be unfounded as the purpose was solely professional for Dara’s travel vlog. The misunderstanding was cleared up by both parties humorously and clarified for fans and the public. This incident serves as a reminder of how quickly rumors can spark in the world of celebrity and social media.