Singer Lee Chang Seop firmly denied rumors of a romantic relationship with Solar, clarifying that their bond remains strictly professional. Reflecting on their on-screen kiss, he humorously likened it to two slabs of meat colliding, a comment that left the cast roaring with laughter. The October 28 episode of SBS’s Take Off Your Shoes Dolsingpoman featured guests Choi Daniel, Lee Chang Seop, Solar, and KCM, who shared candid stories about love and friendship. During the show, Lee revealed that he had once publicly asked for Solar’s number and treated her to a beef dinner, which immediately drew teasing reactions from fellow cast members. When footage of their affectionate interactions aired—showing Lee resting his hand on Solar’s shoulder—the hosts playfully questioned whether the two were more than friends. Lee, referring to Solar by her real name Yong Seon, explained that the moment was simply one of support, as it had been her debut in musical theatre and he empathized with her nerves as a fellow performer. He also addressed concerns about Solar’s noticeable weight loss, mentioning that she had maintained a strict diet for four months leading up to the production.
The lighthearted banter continued as Kim Jun Ho jokingly proposed that Lee Chang Seop and Solar curse at each other to demonstrate their closeness. Lee laughed and admitted that he had never once heard Solar swear, prompting more teasing from the cast. When asked if he knew Solar’s birthday, he sheepishly confessed that he didn’t, only for Solar to reveal that she didn’t know his either. Choi Daniel quipped that they must not celebrate birthdays at all, while KCM playfully commented that their convincing denials proved they were both excellent actors.
Lee Chang Seop put an end to lingering romance rumors with Solar, making it clear that their relationship is purely professional. He explained that they had worked together on the musical Mata Hari and appeared on Amazing Saturday, where they shared a brief kiss scene. With a laugh, he recalled that Solar herself had described the moment as gross. When asked if he felt anything during the scene, Lee jokingly replied that it felt like two pieces of meat slapping together, a remark that sent the studio into laughter.
