Kim Tae Hee was happy about dating rumors with Lee Byung Hun

Korean actress Kim Tae-hee has said she was happy to hear rumors that she and actor Lee Byung-hun were dating when the two were starring together in KBS TV series “IRIS” last year.

The actress made the remark on a pre-recorded session of KBS’ variety program “Win Win” which went on air on Tuesday, addressing rumor that the two who were lovers in the blockbuster show, were an item in real life as well.

“I was never involved in any scandals with my male co-stars from before so it probably means the audience acknowledged my romantic acting skills in ‘IRIS’,” Kim said smilingly.

When teasingly asked once again whether the two had not been dating, the starlet shook her head and said no.

Kim, 29, rose to stardom after appearing in hit SBS TV series “Stairway to Heaven” in 2003 alongside Hallyu star Kwon Sang-woo and Choi Ji-woo.

She has also starred in several movies including “The Restless” with Jung Woo-sung and her new film “Grand Prix” will open in theaters tomorrow.