15& member Baek Ye Rin was rumored to be in a relationship with famous music producer/musician Cloud. However, Baek's agency has issued an official statement denying the speculation surrounding her love life.
Several news outlets recently reported that Baek and Cloud, whose real name is Go Hyung Suk, have been dating each other for months. The reports claimed that the pair got close after working together on her single, "Bye Bye My Blue," and started developing feelings towards one another, according to Koreaboo.
JYP Entertainment has now confirmed that the recent reports are false. Reps from the agency reached out to several news outlets, including Soompi, stating that they checked with Baek and can confirm that she is currently not in a relationship with Cloud.
Baek and Cloud were first introduced when they collaborated on her solo album, "Frank." Cloud served as a lyricist, producer as well as composer on the album, which released in November 2015. The album also includes a song titled "Her/His Sea," and the word "sea" is reportedly the nickname Cloud has coined for Baek out of affection.
Baek is 19 years old and made her debut with JYP Entertainment's female duo, 15&. Park Jimin makes up the other half of the popular duo. Baek recently featured on Dean's title track, "Come Over," from his new single album, Limbo."
Cloud is six years older than Baek and debuted as the keyboardist for the band Bye Bye Band Man, who have previously featured in the SXSW and bagged the rookie musician award back in 2011. The musician, who has worked with the likes of Giri Boy, Jung Kigo, B1A4 and Hyorin, recently started pursuing a solo career and has a solo showcase scheduled for March 19 in Seoul.
Check out the MV of Baek and Cloud's collaboration, "Bye Bye My Blue. "