14-Year-Old Idol Allegedly Dating A 22-Year-Old Stylist, Netizen Exposes “Proof”

An anonymous netizen has accused a 22-year-old stylist of an inappropriate and illegal romantic relationship with Fantasy Boys‘ Kim Gyurae, who is 14 years old.

The OP explained the situation as having begun when they visited a salon the idol was known to frequent to get their make-up done by a friend. They saw the 14-year-old holding hands with Stylist S outside and then asked their friend for the pair’s private Instagram accounts.

기다려봐 모든 증거는 공개될거습니다！@fantasyboys_twt @fantasyboys_jp @fantasyboys_mem #fantasyboys #김규래 #kimgyurae #판타지보이즈 #남자아이돌과헤어스타일리스트의연애 #김규래탈퇴해 pic.twitter.com/jOUVV0ucbr

— kgrdieS0_03 (@kgrdie078256) December 17, 2023

Tweet: Wait. All evidence will be disclosed.

After seeing him for the first time in April of this year, I started visiting Korea from Japan to support him at every shoot. And I was in Korea often to see him at music shows, too. Please help me get the word out. I have a friend who works at the hair salon that Fantasy Boys frequent. And I went there to get my makeup done by my friend. There, I saw him in front of the salon, holding hands with his hairstylist. I was shocked because he’s 15. How can a middle schooler idol be in a relationship with his hairstylist? It’s like something out of a novel. And I was so sad and disappointed to have seen it with my own eyes. So, I asked my friend to share the private IG handles that the hairstylist and the idol used. And I asked one of the best hackers in Japan to access the accounts. [Incomprehensible] He does not care for his fans. [Incomprehensible] I’m going to let the truth be told to his fans who genuinely love and support him. Leave the group, Kim Gyurae!

— OP

This fan then claims to have spent ₩30.0 million KRW (about $23,100 USD) for a hacker to hack into their accounts.

I found the best hacker from Japan and spent ₩30.0 million KRW (about $23,100 USD). I waited five days. And what I saw at the end of it was all really sad. I’m so disappointed in you.

— OP

일본 최고의 해커를 찾아서 삼천만 원을 썼어 오일을 기다렸는데 결국 마지막에 본 것이 너무 슬펐어 너 정말 실망스러워 !

— kgrdieS0_03 (@kgrdie078256) December 14, 2023

Op then shared tweets revealing conversations between the idol and the stylist. This included photos and videos of the pair corresponding during a fan sign event and the OP’s own fan call from the same day.

Messages
Stylist: I still have four clients left. I’m supposed to get off by 6:30…
Kim Gyurae: Huh?! I would’ve cried… Anyway, I’m off to do the video calls!
Stylist: Hehe. I’m actually getting off soon.
Stylist: [Video]
Kim Gyurae: Jealous! Please wait for me, So Yee!!!
Stylist: Hehehehehe. Going to make an escape for me, baby?
Kim Gyurae: Of course!
[Incomprehensible, not shown]
Stylist: Kekekeke. I thought you were doing video calls, no? Are you allowed to be using your phone?
[Incomprehensible, not shown]
Stylist: Oh, really? So it’s a rehearsal, then?

OP’s Comments (in red): Even during the minute-long breaks in between the video calls, you’re talking to So Yee.

I should’ve known something felt off when it was my turn for the video call. You were so shameless. [Incomprehensible] You were waiting to record a video for your girlfriend!

The photo allegedly sent by Gyurae also included the list of winners from the event.

Another set of messages shows the pair discussing his styling, exchanging messages while the group’s concert was going on.

Messages on the left:
Gyurae: Exactly. Oh, BTW, So Yee.
Stylist: What time is the concert over? Hmm? What’s up?
Gyurae: How should I wear my hair for the concert tomorrow?
Stylist: Ah. Hmm. Er… Let me think. I think you looked the best on… that one time when you wore the mesh knit…

Gyurae: I’m kind of puffy right now, but when it goes away, I’ll take some pictures and send them to you.
Gyurae: Done with rehearsals… Going to prep for the concert in 15 minutes…
Gyurae: [Video]
Stylist: [Reply to video] What the heck?! You’re so cute, omg! Good luck with the show!
Gyurae: [Incomprehensible, not shown] Cute, huh?

Messages on the right:
Gyurae: [Photo] This hair looked nice. [Photo] I’m going to wear mine like this for Part 1 tomorrow. And for Part 2… [Photo] Like this.
Stylist: Hehehehe.
Stylist: Kim Gyurae, don’t lose any more weight. You don’t need to!
Gyurae: Why not? [Photos]

OP Comments (in red, top to bottom): Your girlfriend was the one who picked your concert hairstyle.
During the concert, when a unit was performing and Gyurae was not on stage, he was talking to his girlfriend backstage.
You didn’t share anything with your fans on Twitter for weeks. But you were sending selfies to your girlfriend everyday.

Another message series shows the pair “flirting,” with Gyurae asking to go home and out drinking with her.

Messages on the left:
Gyurae: Exactly! Only a baby at times like this.
Stylist: Hehe. [Photo] I’m going home now!
Gyurae: I wanna come! Take me with you!
Stylist: Hahaha. Come here!

Gyurae: Then… You’re going to be out…?
Stylist: Hehe. Not sure yet. I don’t have any plans for now.
Gyurae: Take me with you…
Stylist: I might go grab some drinks with other stylists. Hehe. You’re a minor.
Gyurae: I want to hang out with you, too.
Stylist: We can! Hehe.

Messages on the right:
Gyurae: I’m mad. [Video] So mad!
Stylist: Haha. Come here. Why are you mad?
Gyurae: Because I can’t go… Aaaarrrrgggh.

Stylist: Gyurae, I’m exhausted.
Gyurae: Whyyy T-T Don’t be exhausted… Spend time with me…
Stylist: Hahaha. Okie.
Gyurae: Let’s talk on the phone!
Stylist: Sure. I can talk right now.
Gyurae: I can’t.
Stylist: Huh?! What are you up to?
Gyurae: [Video]

OP Comments (in red, top to bottom):
What would a 15-year-old male idol do, going over to the house of a 22-year-old hairstylist at night? He’s 183cm tall. But is he fully developed as a man?

Him asking his girlfriend to take him drinking with her.

OP also revealed messages that included voice notes of Gyurae and the stylist speaking.

난 그냥 똥같이 노래하고 춤추는 사람을 2위로 뽑아 데뷔시켰어는 bandi .15살 중학교 2학년 데뷔 석 달 만에 헤어스타일 선생님이랑 사귀！ ？너를 위해 투표한 모든 팬들도 저버렸고, 다른 fantasyboys 멤버들도 저버렸어！그래서 빨리 탈퇴해！#fantasyboys #kimgyurae #김규래 #김규래탈퇴해 pic.twitter.com/rBzx65xKrZ

— kgrdieS0_03 (@kgrdie078256) December 17, 2023

Tweet: I voted for you even though you sing and dance like sh*t, and got you to debut as a second-place winner on the show. A 15-year-old (Korean age) middle schooler… But three months after debuting, you start dating your stylist?! You’ve let down all the fans who ever voted for you. You’re letting down your fellow Fantasy Boys members. You need to leave the group now.

Post
VOICE—Gyurae: First of all… [Not audible] And I’ve arrived. S ung-ah, have a restful night. Get sleep when you can. And eat a lot when you can. Got it?

VOICE—Stylist: I’m going to sleep now… Good work today. And make sure you get some sleep later when you can. Hwaiting tomorrow. Got it?

The OP alleges that the idol and Stylist S have since deleted their private accounts.

Gyurae was one of the top 12 trainees of the survival show Fantasy Boys, making it into the debut group. The group’s top-ranking member exposed their company for “unfavorable” contract terms, which you can read more about below.

Fifth-Generation Idol Exposes Unfavorable Contract Terms Demanded By Label