When not being hounded by paparazzi, South Korean celebrities become a hot topic of debate among netizens who are constantly digging deep into their personal lives. Well, for all those curious K-pop fans dying to get an up-close and personal scoop on their favourite Hallyu stars, you’ve landed at the right place. Let’s take you through all the K-pop idols confirmed or rumoured to be dating or are in a serious relationship in 2024.
Did you know that K-pop stars face strict bans on dating?
For those of you who don’t know, it’s really difficult for K-pop stars to date (let alone go public with their relationship). And no, we’re not saying this because of their packed schedules. But because these dating ‘scandals’ are taken pretty seriously in South Korea. Did you know that many top-tier agencies put ‘dating bans’ on the stars’ contracts?
The reasons for this are many. Companies fear that dating could pose a risk to the stars’ mental health and distract them from their music. Moreover, many K-pop stars are loved and adored for being ‘approachable’ and when their romance gains limelight, they could lose their fanbase and flunk the popularity charts.
Lastly, as they say: “people love to ruin things”. In the case of K-pop idols, the eagle-eyed media can topple their reputation if anything goes off in the relationship. The smallest dating scandal can break their career and there’s no going back. All in all, it seems like a K-pop idol can only be committed to their audience.
Despite these setbacks and scrutiny, some Korean celebrities have managed to keep their bonds intact and set relationship goals for all of us. They haven’t shied away from confirming their relationship to the world. Let’s familiarise you with all the K-pop stars who are going strong with their relationship in 2024. Keep reading.
All K-pop idols who are dating in 2024
1. HyunA and former BEAST Yong Jun-hyung
HyunA and formerBEAST and Highlight member Yong Jun-hyung caused quite a stir on social media after posting a picture together on Instagram earlier this year. The picture was of the two holding hands on a beach, with a simple couple emoji in the caption. While fans thought this might be a collaboration, HyunA further solidified the dating rumours by commenting on the post: “Please look kindly on us.”
Soon after, their agencies officially responded to the rumours of their romantic involvement. Both HyunA’s and Yong’s talent agencies, AT AREA and Black Made respectively declined to comment, citing that they are, “not involved in the artist’s matters.” As for fans, while most of them supported the relationship, a section wasn’t pleased with HyunA dating Yong Jun-hyung, given the latter’s involvement in the Burning Sun scandal.
2. TWICE’s Jihyo and Olympian Yun Sung-bin
TWICE’s Jihyo has reportedly been dating Olympic gold medalist Yun Sung-bin for over a year. The rumours started when South Korean media outlet SWAY reported that the TWICE leader has been romancing the Physical 100 star for over a year. The report added that the two met via a mutual friend and grew closer over their shared interest in exercising. Yun Sung-bin helped train Jihyo, and their relationship blossomed into romance soon. The outlet added that the two were spotted going out on dates in Geumho, Seongdong.
Soon enough, their respective agencies released statements but neither confirmed nor denied their relationship. They simply said it’s the duo’s ‘private matter’.
3. Former APRIL member Yang Ye-na and Football Star Seol Yong-woo
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April’s Yena and soccer player Seol Young Woo rumored to be dating pic.twitter.com/V1DJ23BhsM
— notpannkpop & notnetizenbuzz (@notpannkpop_) January 4, 2024
Former April member Yang Ye-na and football Star Seol Yong-woo are another duo caught up in relationship rumours. It all started when an over-curious netizen speculated about the matching phone cases and hats with their separate photos. Yang Ye-na’s name was claimed to be embroidered on the back of Seol Young Woo’s soccer cleats, and many claimed this as proof of their relationship. Before things could spiral further, Yang Ye-na admitted that they were indeed dating. However, the relationship ended before landing on the internet.
4. Aespa’s Karina and Lee Jae-wook
if it’s true, then the butterfly effect of lee jaewook and karina is « what if I didn’t go to the Prada show in Milan for the Fashion Week ?»
pic.twitter.com/4fqDkSIh5A— * (@lisastvxy) February 27, 2024
A relationship that fizzled out as quickly as it started, Aespa’s Karina and Lee Jae-wook’s romance was the most talked about in 2024. It all started with a shocking Dispatch article, which stated that the duo reportedly met at a Prada fashion show in January and were instantly enamoured by each other.
After their much-talked-about public outing, the two kept in touch – frequently meeting between schedules and taking night walks together. Soon enough, their agencies released statements confirming the romance and asked fans for their good wishes.
However, their romance only lasted a hot second. In April 2024, just a month after their relationship went public, their agencies confirmed they’d decided to part ways for good. Lee Jae-wook’s company stated that the breakup was caused by the ‘mental strain’ the celebrities went through, as they received hate comments for their relationship.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Which K-pop idol is dating now?
HyunA and former BEAST Yong Jun-hyung as well as TWICE’s Jihyo and Olympian Yun Sung-bin are some of the K-pop idols dating in 2024.
– Who has Jennie from BLACKPINK dated?
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim was formerly linked to Big Bang star G-Dragon. The K-pop idol is reportedly dating BTS’ V at the moment.
