Sometimes you don't find out that stars are dating until shortly before they break up or even after they split up.
On occasion a kdrama couple is forced to go public because the press photographs them together.
But even pictures may not force a couple own up to a relationship.
Why are stars so guarded about their relationships? There are a few reasons.
The first reason is privacy. It's hard enough to develop a relationship with another person if the whole world is watching your every move. If the public suspects you are a couple, they will scrutinize and possibly criticize everything you do together.
Being a couple can be hard work for any two people but the punishing schedules that actors and entertainers have make it even more likely a relationship will fail. Some dated for a couple of years but found that being in the same business did not help their relationship. So, it's risky to even date a fellow actor. And if it doesn't work out, fans may criticize you for not trying hard enough.
Sometimes actors and actresses fall in love while playing a couple but then find they are not actually those people.
Also, actors and entertainers may worry about the negative reactions their girlfriend or boyfriend may suffer from obsessed saesang fans. Younger actresses may worry that dating ruins their innocent image.
Whatever the reason, stars are entitled to their privacy. As much as fans may be curious to learn more about kdrama couples, especially those that result from being a couple in a kdrama, the actors should be able to decide when to reveal details about their relationship.
It looks like the general response to idols and celebrities dating is "It's okay as long as we don't know." What do you think? Would you want to know if your favorite idol is dating, or is ignorance bliss?
Who are those celebrities you suspect dating but keep it on private?