All The Latest K-Pop Idol Dating News And Rumors
Many Korean celebrities made headlines in July for marriage announcements, pregnancies, breakups, and more. Some idols were also caught up in dating rumors that circulated on social media. Here’s a recap:
1. HyunA and Yong Junhyung
During the first week of July, HyunA‘s agency AT AREA released a statement that confirmed news reports; HyunA is getting married to Yong Junhyung. The announcement sparked backlash, due to Yong Junhyung’s involvement in the Burning Sun scandal.
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HyunA has promised to marry Yong Junhyung, as the two have been a great source of comfort for each other in their difficult moments.
In October, they will hold their wedding with their close friends and begin a new chapter of their lives.
Thank you to everyone who has always supported her as an artist and as a person. We ask for your blessings for HyunA, who has made a big decision for her future.
— AT AREA
2. BLACKPINK’s Rosé and ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo
Dating rumors about BLACKPINK’s Rose and ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo gained traction online after a viral TikTok video compiled “evidence” of their alleged romantic relationship.
The video began with “proof” from 2021; photos of the idols visiting the same art exhibition about 15 days apart. In 2022 they were both in Paris for fashion week and took similar photos, including at the same restaurant. In 2023, Cha Eunwoo went to Coachella 2023 and attended BLACKPINK’s afterparty. In 2024, within days of each other, Rosé and Cha Eunwoo posted content about visiting the TeamLabs Planets Museum in Japan.
The account also shared alleged “lovestagram” photos of the idols in different locations.
3. aespa’s Winter and RIIZE’s Sungchan
These idols were romantically linked in July, though the “evidence” doesn’t hold up under scrutiny, according to netizens.
The pieces of “proof” are similar messages that were written by the idols to their respective fans. Sungchan mentioned the ice cream brand Bing Bing in his messages, bringing up the condensed milk in the product.
Sungchan: I like Bing Bing bars too.
Sungchan: The condensed milk on top is so good…
Winter also brought up Bing Bing bars and condensed milk. That’s all!
Winter: Bing Bing should put more condensed milk??
Winter: I think that it’s a bit disappointing, maybe that’s Bing Bing’s charm..?
Winter: Of course it’ll be more delicious with more condensed milk but… I might get tired of it quicker….
4. RIIZE’s Wonbin and aespa’s Giselle
Wonbin, who has been linked to several female idols via questionable dating rumors, was rumored to be dating Giselle.
Why? Because they were seen wearing similar rings on separate occasions.
Controversial ex-trainee Han Seo Hee weighed in on the rumours by insinuating that the two idols are indeed dating. Many netizens, however, refuted her claims.
5. WINNER’s Mino and BLOCK B’s P.O on an alleged double date
The two were seen dining with a pair of women at a restaurant.
A netizen later revealed the women’s identities, claiming that one of the women is actress Park Joo Hyun…
…and the other is a music director under MUZZ Studio, Hyunjung Kim.
6. TEMPEST’s Hyuk
A post claiming that TEMPEST’s Hyuk is allegedly dating one of ENHYPEN‘s backing dancers went viral on July 30.
In the post, the OP (Original Poster) compared messages from Hyuk, where he wrote, “Good night. I didn’t doze off, and I didn’t fall asleep…” and Instagram story of the alleged girlfriend; “Cute…kids….Yeoksam Pod (Yeoksam group).” The dates and times of both photos were pointed to as “proof.” The OP also said that they had contacted the alleged girlfriend in the hopes that she would address the allegations. She did not.
7. NewJeans’ Hanni and RIIZE’s Anton
The idols were caught up in dating rumors after a post titled “RIIZE’s Anton Is Dating NewJeans’ Hanni” went viral on July 17. The OP alleged that Hanni and Anton are dating, but didn’t provide any evidence whatsoever. Instead, the OP vaguely stated, “The two have too many things that overlap.”
Unsurprisingly, the viral post was met with backlash. Netizens accuse the OP of being either a troll or someone who is part of DC Inside, a controversial incel (involuntary celibate) community that has been targeting ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and NewJeans ever since the feud with HYBE began.
