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MISEOP Couple Timeline

MISEOP Couple Timeline

From best friends to lovers: A timeline of Miyoung and Ahn Hyo Seop's magical love story

South Korean sweethearts Miyoung and Ahn Hyo Seop, whose dating rumours have always stirred quite the tabloid frenzy, have made their romance public. And, it is a perfect time indeed to take a stroll down memory lane and track Miyoung and Ahn's relationship history - from when they first met to their beautiful love declaration in 2022 and beyond.

Miyoung and Ahn's union is emblematic of a true fairytale romance. She is a K-pop sensation. He is a television heartthrob and together they make for one of the most-loved celebrity couples in Korea.

Starting early in the industry, Miyoung debuted as 14-year-olds successfully created her own legacy as a Korean singer with her members as ROSEQUARTZ, Ahn Hyo Seop debuted early 20s continues to create magic on-screen as one of the most popular Korean actors.

First Encounter With Each Other

Although the two were announced as Dispatch's 2023 New Year's Couple, Miyoung and Ahn met over a years back in 2019. It was awards show when they both are nominate in man7 category. As fans know it was the first time Ahn Hyo Seop meet with her long time crush after admitted his crushing on her in early 2019.

In his 1 January 2023 fan cafe letter, Ahn mentioned that he first met Miyoung when was in his early 20s. But what he felt for the K-pop singer even then, was more than just "a fleeting love."

While the shift from co-stars to friends didn't take much time for Miyoung and Ahn, he further shared that even though it all started as a friendship, a part of his heart always belonged to Miyoung. "At the time, I was moving on with my life. However, there was always a part of my heart that belonged to her. It was strange, indeed. I think you would all understand it if I put it this way; She was like the female version of mine."

Initially, Miyoung and Ahn kept their interactions strictly professional during leading drama for Business Proposal. However, the duo became the closest of friends after the end of the drama in May.

They Are So Supportive To Each Other

Also, during the course of their friendship, the duo made sure to show their adoration and support for each other.

In 2019, fans captured Ahn in ROSEQUARTZ's In Your Area final concert in Seoul. Reportedly, the Abyss star headed straight to the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul after arriving from Japan that day, to support his friend.

In 2020, he posted a screenshot of Miyoung's songs "City Love" and "Gravity" and add the caption with white heart. In 2022, when Elle Korea roped in Ahn as their cover star for the February issue, the latter shared in one of their interviews that he listens to "Fine" by Miyoung on repeat because he loves the lyrics of the song and it's was his soul song. Following this, Ahn once again attended another of ROSEQUARTZ's concerts - Born Pink at the Seoul Olympic Stadium in September 2023.

Miyoung and Ahn's relationship rumours became more prominent after his acceptance speech at the 2022 SBS Drama Awards. During the ceremony, Ahn expressed his respect and gratitude for someone who he has "liked for a long time," after winning the Couple Award for his role as Kang Take Moo in Business Proposal.

"After completing the drama, I had a lot of worries, fears and troubles plaguing me. But at that time there was someone who helped me find a good direction as a human being and to think positive thoughts. There's something I really wanted to tell that person using this opportunity. I want to tell that person that I'm thankful to them for always being so admirable, that I've liked them a lot for a very long time and that I respect and admire them greatly," he said.

Sharing his thoughts of becoming a better version of himself, Ahn further added, "Seeing that person, I very often thought to myself, 'I should have lived a little more diligently before now,' or 'I should have become a better person. I spent a lot of time reflecting on my past. I'm going to work harder in the future to become a better person."

Consequently, fans and media flooded social media with speculations that Ahn's special someone in his acceptance speech was none other than his partner as best couple award and girlfriend Miyoung.

The Famous Christmas Night

Amid dating rumours, the Business Proposal actor was seen enjoying a warm Christmas date with the Dior Global ambassador in Nagoya, Japan, on 31 December 2022, as per the South Korean media outlet Dispatch. The duo reportedly spent a quiet Christmas holiday for two nights and three days at the city's most luxurious hotel and resort, the Aman Nemu.

While Ahn left for Osaka on the 7th for a fan meeting, Miyoung boarded a plane to Nagoya on the 24th of that month. Dispatch further claims that the trip was extremely personal for the duo so much so that Ah arranged and booked the trip all by himself, without involving his manager. After announcing Miyoung and Ahn as their 2023 New Year couple on 31 December 2022, Dispatch went ahead and reported that Miyoung and Ahn have been in a relationship for four months. Following this, the star couple's agencies released individual official statements confirming the dating news.

Miyoung's agency Big Hit Music shared that "Ahn Hyo Seop and Miyoung have recently progressed from close colleagues into a relationship."

Consequently, Ahn's agency The Present congratulated the new couple and urged their fans to "cheer them on so that they can continue their beautiful relationship."

Eventually, both Miyoung and Ahn shared their side of the love story by posting personal letters on their official fan cafes.

Ahn introduced Miyoung as his lover in his letter and said that the "Eight" singer makes "me want to become a better man."

Penning a heartfelt note to her fans CRYSTAL about the year end and the sudden news revolving around her relationship with Ahn, Miyoung wrote, "Those of you who saw the article today will know, but I am in a relationship. I was very careful because I think CRYSTAL would have been very surprised when you always worry about me and are curious about how I am, but... yes... this is what happened!"

Miyoung also showered her love upon Ahn for being a devoted partner and said that "He is a reliable and cute person who gives me sincere encouragement."

Lowkey Showing Off Their Relationship

Following the confirmation of their relationship, the celebrity couple has made sure to acknowledge and appreciate each other and their bond on multiple public platforms.

During an interview about her 2023 Korean movie Dream, Miyoung mentioned that she loves taking acting advice from Ahn Hyo Seop. She said, "Because we are in the same profession, we naturally talk about acting. Before filming, if there is a scene that I really don't understand, I make an SOS call to my boyfriend."

On 16 April 2023, Ahn supported his girlfriend by displaying various 'ROSEQUARTZ merchandise'. In one of his Instagram stories, the actor was seen wearing one of the baseball caps that was sold at ROSEQUARTZ's 2022 Born Pink concert. Ahn also uses the 'baby blue bunny pop socket' phone accessory, another popular piece from Miyoung's merchandise collection.

They also frequently upload on Instagram and fans are loving it and finding they are cute for their lovestagram. Well, we all love supportive partners. Miyoung and Ahn Hyo Seop are definitely setting the standards high. Social media platforms like X and Instagram have been filled with fans sharing their excitement regarding all the stages of the couple's relationship.