KOREAN heartthrob Song Seung-heon admitted that he is in a relationship with Chinese actress Liu Yifei through his agent yesterday afternoon.

    The statement said that Song just started dating the Chinese actress and the couple has not yet even involved their parents.

    The confirmation came as the public began to speculate about the couple’s affections toward each other after they starred in the film “The Third Way of Love” in January.

    Based on the novel of the same name, “The Third Way of Love” tells the tragic love story of Zou Yu, a smart and beautiful lawyer, and Lin Qizheng, who is from a rich family. The film is expected to open in September.

    Song, 36, rose to fame in late 2000 thanks to the hugely popular South Korean drama “Autumn in My Heart.” The series was later exported all over Asia.

    Liu, 28, became well-known after taking part in the Chinese TV drama “The Diamond Dust Aristocratic Family” and the remake of the classic drama “The Return of the Condor Heroes.”

    Liu’s family background and her love life have long been mysteries to her fans.(Tan Yifan)