Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial were recently seen together in South Korea, fueling fresh rumors of a budding romance between the two celebrities. The photos, posted by Grace Yang on Facebook on May 26, show Gutierrez and Imperial seemingly enjoying a getaway together. Although Yang’s post has since been removed, screenshots of the images quickly circulated online.
In the photos, the rumored couple is seen crossing a busy street and engaging in conversation, suggesting a comfortable familiarity. Yang also shared a moment where she and her daughter posed for a photo with Imperial, leaving the caption up to viewers’ interpretation.
This isn’t the first time the pair has sparked dating rumors. In January, Gutierrez and Imperial were seen together at a gastropub in Alabang. However, a source close to Gutierrez told entertainment insider Ogie Diaz that they were not in a relationship, explaining that Imperial was merely entertaining him as she is one of the shareholders of the restaurant.
Gutierrez’s estranged wife, Sarah Lahbati, commented in April that she had “no reaction” to the rumored romance. Lahbati confirmed their split in March, though the annulment process has yet to begin.
As fans and followers eagerly await further clarification from Gutierrez and Imperial, their South Korea sighting continues to fuel speculation about the nature of their relationship.