Hyun Bin Explains Why Girlfriend Kang So Ra Can’t Attend 'Cooperation' Premiere

Actor Hyun Bin opened up on his relationship with actress Kang So Ra and why she can't attend the premier for his upcoming action film "Cooperation."

In an interview with Sports Chosun, the 34-year-old Hallyu star revealed more bits about his romantic life and current 26-year-old girlfriend Kang So Ra, whom he said won't be available for the movie premier.

"Kang So Ra said she can't attend the VIP movie premiere for 'Cooperation' because she has a schedule that day. I also don't want personal matters to become the center of attention," allkpop quoted the actor as saying. 

The "Secret Garden" star, who's known to cherish his privacy, also explained why he chose to disclose his relationship to the public.

Hyun Bin said, "Not that there's any special reason but it's the truth. I just admitted to what was true but this doesn't mean that I want to open up my privacy to the public."

Both the couple's labels confirmed their relationship in December 2016 after only half month of dating.

According to reports, the two celebrities first met in October last year while the actress was in the process of switching agencies.

The first and only other time Hyun Bin admitted to a romantic relationship was with his "The World That We Live In" co-star Song Hye Kyo, whom he dated from 2009 to 2011.

Hyun Bin talked about dating Kang So Ra for the first time in public during a press conference of the movie "Cooperation" also known as "Confidential Assignment."

"We like each other," said the actor. "Our relationship has only just begun so we're erring on the side of caution. We're going to take our time to get to know each other."

He added that he wants to be careful on making any personal statements as anything that he can say can be turned into a headline. He also thanked the public for their continued interest in his personal affairs.