aespa’s Winter and ENHYPEN’s Jungwon are under the scanner over their alleged hush-hush romance.
The two stars had social media buzzing over their possible new romance after an individual shared photos and a post in an online community hinting that the two were out on a date.
The post titled “Aespa’s Winter – Enhypen’s Jungwon Sightings”, alleged that the two K-pop idols met at the bar. The post claimed that Winter and Jungwon also left together in a taxi. Interestingly, the post claimed that the beauty was seen wearing the same outfit she had previously worn for a promotional challenge.
The individual also posted a short video of a man talking on the phone with his face covered by a mask, and alleged that he sounded like Jungwon.
In response, SM Entertainment, representing aespa, firmly denied the rumours. In a statement posted on Soompi read, “[The rumours] are groundless. The person who circulated the photo contacted a media outlet with the intention of monetary gain, attempting to communicate with us directly. However, when the outlet refused, they seemed to have maliciously spread [the photo]. We will be taking legal action.”
BELIFT LAB, ENHYPEN’s agency, also dismissed the claims, stating, “The dating rumours are not true. BELIFT LAB will take strong action against any acts that infringe on the privacy of our artists or create or spread malicious rumours.”
The timing of the rumours has sparked additional speculation among netizens, given that both idols are participating in year-end schedules. Amidst the buzz, both agencies’ swift denials and threat of legal action against those spreading the rumours, has seemingly further ignited the speculation. Going by online chatter, the denials have not stopped fans from rooting for the cute pair.