ENHYPEN's leader Jungwon found himself in the middle of unexpected dating rumors with aespa's Winter.

On December 11, Belift Lab, Jungwon's agency, addressed the situation in a statement to Star News. They firmly denied the claims, saying, "The dating rumors are not true." The agency added, "Belift Lab will take strong action against any activities that invade the artist's privacy or create and spread malicious rumors."

The rumors started when photos and videos were uploaded to online communities, allegedly showing Winter and Jungwon together. The post suggested the two were on a date, with the uploader commenting, "It’s the end of the year, so their schedules must be overlapping," and adding, "(Winter) should have worn the outfit from the challenge."

One part of the post claimed, "Winter entered a taxi first, and Yang Jungwon followed," implying that the two individuals in the clips were the idols in question.

However, the post has since been deleted, and both Jungwon's and Winter's teams have denied the allegations, putting an end to the rumors.

Fans are applauding both agencies for their swift responses and protecting their artists' privacy.

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On the latest episode of JTBC’s Battle! Paeng Bong Paeng Bong aired on April 19, actor Yoo Seung Ho showed up with a whole new vibe — a calm face, casual look, and a soft-growing beard that had everyone talking!

Appearing as a part-time helper for a fun cooking battle between married couple Paeng Hyun Sook and Lee Bong Won, Yoo Seung Ho teamed up with Kwak Dong Yeon to assist the two teams.

The pair helped with kitchen duties while also showing off their own cooking skills. Yoo Seung Ho whipped up spicy sea snail noodles (golbaengi somyeon), while Kwak Dong Yeon made his signature gochujang stew. The cast split up based on cooking abilities — Kwak Dong Yeon joined Park Mi Sun and Lee Bong Won, while Yoo Seung Ho sided with Paeng Hyun Sook and Choi Yang Rak.

Everyone was stunned when they learned Yoo Seung Ho is already 32 years old, saying he still looks like a baby-faced star! Park Mi Sun even pointed out that Kwak Dong Yeon is the same age as her son.

Later in the episode, Park Mi Sun stepped down from filming for health reasons, and comedian Lee Eun Ji came in as her replacement. She joked about being one year older than Yoo Seung Ho, and playfully made sure he knew it right away.

Because of long filming hours and travel, Yoo Seung Ho had grown a bit of facial hair. Kwak Dong Yeon teased him saying, “What are we gonna do about hyung’s beard?” But Lee Eun Ji was loving the new look! She said he reminded her of So Ji Sub from the hit drama I’m Sorry, I Love You. The production staff even added a hilarious caption: “Want to sell rice soup with me or die?” — referencing So Ji Sub’s legendary drama line.

Fans couldn’t get enough of Yoo Seung Ho’s chill new look, and many are already calling for a rugged drama comeback.

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