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.

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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!"

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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