Friday, February 06, 2009

[09.02.05][News]Amy:Rumors of money being the reason for our relationship are the most hurtful

Once any celebrity admits to a relationship with another celebrity, at least one party will be slammed with malicious comments from netizens. TV personality Amy, who is currently dating Shinhwa member Lee Minwoo, suffers from the same fate.

After going public with their relationship late last year, rumors surrounding the couple continue to emerge. One of these rumors is, “(Lee Minwoo) is dating Amy because of money”, which arose from Amy’s well-to-do family background as evident from the O’live tv show, “Bad Girl’s Diary”.

Amy said during an interview with Sports Donga, “Rumors like these are the most hurtful. It’s my family that’s wealthy, not me, isn’t it? Turning a relationship that grew out of love into something that’s based on money, that is just going too far.” Lee Minwoo apparently seems to be taking it in his stride, as she said, “Sometimes he jokes about this too.”

When asked about their expenses on their dates, she replied, “It’s a 80-20 split for us, him 80 and me 20. There was once after he paid the bill for our meal, he smiled and said that it’s frustrating to have people thinking that he’s seeing me for money.” Although she has publicly talked about the fact that they are dating, it’s the first time she has shared such details.

Amy said that they are just like any other couple. Smiling, she said, “Places like the food corners at the basement of departmental stores, noodle shops and multipurpose theaters are where we have our dates. As he has been in the limelight as part of Shinhwa since a young age, he was not used to dating in places like these. But now he’s a lot more enthusiastic about it.”

According to Amy, it was Minwoo’s two A4-page-long love letter that moved her. “Even though he’s an idol star, he’s a very thoughtful and witty guy in daily life, quite different from the charismatic image he exudes on stage.”

So what is Amy going to give boyfriend Lee Minwoo for the coming Valentine’s Day? “The most meaningful gift would be something that shows my heart and sincerity. I’m thinking of falling into his arms with chocolates and flowers that I’ve made.”

Amy’s “Bad Girl’s Diary Returns” will premiere on O’live on 5th Feb.

Source: Sports Donga
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