Korean online communities are abuzz with a dating rumor involving TXT's Beomgyu and LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon.

The rumor originated from a tweet posted on July 29 KST, in which a netizen shared a picture of Beomgyu inside the TXT dorm.

While the photo seemed ordinary, an observant fan zoomed in on the group's refrigerator and spotted what appeared to be a small standee of Kim Chaewon from her time with IZ*ONE.

This discovery led the netizen to question why there was Kim Chaewon merchandise in the TXT dorm.

The tweet quickly spread across various online communities, including Nate Pann, where one user speculated, "Could LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon and TXT's Beomgyu be dating?".

The user also pointed to a video of Kim Chaewon's reaction to TXT's performance of "Good Boy Gone Bad" at the previous year's MelOn Music Awards, suggesting her concern during a pyrotechnics moment when Beomgyu held up a lighter.

In the comments section of the post, another netizen recalled Kim Chaewon singing a line from TXT's "Blue Hour" during an IZ*ONE VLIVE two years ago, while someone else mentioned a previous dating rumor involving Beomgyu. These references fueled further speculation among netizens.

Opinions were divided among netizens, with some considering these incidents mere coincidences, while others saw them as potential evidence of a deeper connection between Beomgyu and Kim Chaewon.

Netizens comments:

"First there were rumors about her dating Yeonjun, and now Beomgyu? Seriously, these rumors pop up for popular idols."

"Beomgyu is such a heartthrob, no wonder there are dating rumors swirling around him."

"How did fans even manage to spot that tiny standee on the fridge? Their attention to detail is impressive!"

"Let's not jump to conclusions based on these little things. It could all be coincidental, you never know."

"I remember Kim Chaewon singing that part of 'Blue Hour,' it was so cute! But it doesn't necessarily mean they're dating."

"Ah, the good ol' dating rumor. It seems like every idol goes through this at some point."

"I feel bad for them if they're just friends. These rumors can cause unnecessary stress in their lives."

"Manager-nim, can you please clean up the dorm's fridge? It's causing dating rumors now! ?"

"Shipping culture can sometimes go too far. Let's respect their privacy and focus on supporting their music instead."

"I love both TXT and LE SSERAFIM, so if they are dating, I hope they're happy together!"

What are your thoughts?

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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