5 Dating Rumors That Shocked K-pop Scene (July to August 2023):
1. 2PM Junho & SNSD Lim YoonA
On July 3, Lee Junho and YoonA, who starred in JTBC’s “King the Land,” became the main characters of relationship rumors, thanks to their amazing chemistry in the romance drama.
According to reports, the two celebrities started seeing each other even before their series premiered, which led fans to revisit their previous interactions as MCs for music awards ceremonies.
However, SM and JYP Entertainment were quick to quash the rumors, saying:
“The two are only close, but the romance is not true.”
2. Lim Young Woong & Ex-SISTAR Soyou
Lim Young Woong, who is dominating Korea’s trot industry, was embroiled in a dating rumor with “Summer Queen” Soyou in July.
The speculations emerged when a meat restaurant in Jeju Island released a proof shot of Lim Young Woong and Soyou’s visit, and people were quick to claim that they went to the restaurant together.
However, the two had only overlapping schedules, Lim Young Woong immediately explained that he actually met composer Cho Young Soo at that time, clarifying a romantic rumor through a live broadcast.
3. BLACKPINK Lisa & Frédéric Arnault
On August 10, BLACKPINK Lisa was once again linked to TAG HEUER CEO Frédéric Arnault after fans speculated that the idol joined the LVMH family on their trip along with her rumored boyfriend.
Fans used her vacation photos as a piece of evidence, highlighting that they matched the images posted by Arnault’s sister-in-law during their trip.
However, YG Entertainment remains silent about the rumor. The gossip is unstoppably growing as they were reportedly spotted in a private airport lounge on the 15th.
4. SEVENTEEN Joshua & Ex-MOMOLAND Jane
On August 18, former MOMOLAND Jane explained her past romantic relationship with SEVENTEEN Joshua.
The dating suspicion arose when Joshua was caught looking at MOMOLAND Jane during their past performance at a year-end awards ceremony, and similar dolls were spotted in Jane and Joshua’s respective rooms.
As a response, Jane said:
“I’ve never met anyone in private and I’ve never met anyone close to him. I don’t know anything about it.”
5. (G)I-DLE Soyeon & Moon Se Hoon
On August 21, rumors of a romantic relationship between (G)I-DLE Soyeon and Moon Se Hoon, a businessman who starred in the reality show “Single’s Inferno,” was raised in an online community.
The dating speculations sparked after a photo of the two shopping together at a men’s clothing brand store circulated among netizens and fans.
However, the relationship between the two was found to be completely untrue after the male celebrity’s agency, Green Snake E&M insisted that they were simply acquaintances.
