From Hidden Tattoos to Secret Dates: 10 Most Shocking K-Pop Dating Rumors of 2025

Behind the perfect choreography, 2025 saw a flurry of alleged romance that kept the internet buzzing. From matching ink to shared apartments, these are the most talked-about K-Pop dating rumors of the year.

The BTS Connectivity: Analyzing Global Superstars' Private Lives

BTS members remained at the center of speculation this year. Jungkook and aespa's Winter sparked rumors when fans noticed nearly identical tattoos. The evidence allegedly piled up in October when Winter appeared to wear Jungkook's clothing at a public event. Meanwhile, Jimin's long-running rumor with actress Song Da Eun exploded in August after a deleted video allegedly showed him in her home.

V and BLACKPINK's Jennie are also back in the spotlight. Despite past reports, their overlapping schedules in Paris and Los Angeles following V's military discharge this June have fans convinced the couple items they're sporting aren't a coincidence.

The 4th Gen Nexus: aespa, NCT, and RIIZE

Cross-group interactions led to several viral theories. Karina of aespa and NCT's Jisung went viral with 1.7 million views on a post comparing their Van Gogh Museum photos from March. In another case, Giselle and Wonbin of RIIZE were linked via unique linguistics in fan messages, though Giselle seemingly clapped back at the rumors later this summer.

BLACKPINK's Rosé faced a different kind of heat when her solo track sparked a 'witch hunt' for an ex-boyfriend, with NCT's Jaehyun being the primary suspect based on unverified 'leaks' from a former employee.

Denials and Debunking

Not every rumor stood the test of time. SHINee's Taemin and dancer no:ze were caught in a 'back hug' photo rumor in April, but BPM Entertainment swiftly clarified they're just close colleagues. Other rumors, like RM and Seulgi at an exhibition, were largely debunked by fans who noted the public nature of the venues.