Winter is speaking out about the Jungwon dating rumors. The aespa member has addressed reports that she is seeing the ENHYPEN member.
aespa’s Winter Quickly Addresses Jungwon Dating Rumors
On December 11, dating rumors involving aespa’s Winter and ENHYPEN’s Jungwon emerged after an online user claimed they had allegedly seen the two idols together at a whisky bar in the Cheongdam neighborhood of Seoul.
The post quickly gained attention, with an accompanying photo being widely shared. However, both artists’ agencies swiftly responded to deny the claims.
SM Entertainment, representing aespa, issued a strong statement, dismissing the rumors as baseless. “The rumors are groundless. The individual who circulated the photo contacted a media outlet seeking monetary gain and attempted to communicate with us directly,” the agency’s statement read. “When the outlet refused, stating they do not facilitate such reports, the individual maliciously circulated the photo.” They then added, “We will pursue legal action to address this matter.”
BELIFT LAB Breaks Silence on Dating Report
Meanwhile, BELIFT LAB, ENHYPEN’s agency, also denied the rumors, emphasizing their commitment to protecting their artist’s privacy. “The dating rumors are not true,” the agency declared. “BELIFT LAB will take strong action against any acts that infringe on the privacy of our artists or create or spread malicious rumors.”
Although some netizens were initially thrilled to know that the idols are finding love while juggling their busy careers, it is also important to note that the rumors were not true. The swift and firm responses from both agencies also reflect a growing trend in the K-pop industry to combat misinformation and protect idols from invasive speculation.
As the rumors have been firmly debunked, fans are also urging others to focus on supporting Winter and Jungwon in their ongoing activities with aespa and ENHYPEN, respectively, rather than fueling baseless gossip.