Photos of SHINee's Taemin and dancer Noze, who was once involved in a power abuse controversy, are spreading online — and fans are not happy.

Recently, pictures that look like the two were on a date started trending on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter).

In the photos, the man and woman are seen hugging, walking arm in arm, and smiling together. One picture even shows Noze looking directly at the man, who many fans believe is Taemin.

Fans were quick to react, saying the two have been involved in dating rumors for a while now. Noze used to work as a backup dancer for many SM Entertainment artists, so people believe she had many chances to meet Taemin in the past.

This isn’t the first time dating rumors have come up. Taemin’s voice was once heard in the background during one of Noze’s chats with fans on the Bubble platform. And in one concert, Taemin did a “ring performance” that some fans said looked like a proposal.

The rumors came up again when Noze was in the middle of her “power abuse” controversy — she was accused of unfair behavior in advertising and later had a contract issue with her agency.

During that time, people noticed she kept checking her phone, and some thought it was because she was talking to Taemin.

Now, with these new photos looking like they’re on a date, fans are more upset than ever. Comments online include, “They don’t even try to hide it anymore,” and “Bringing your girlfriend to concerts and work stuff is going too far.” Many fans are asking both of them to explain the situation.

So far, neither Taemin’s agency nor Noze’s team have released any statements.

Noze first became famous after appearing on Mnet’s Street Woman Fighter, but went on a break in 2022 after her controversy. She returned to the spotlight this January through Mnet’s World of Street Woman Fighter.

Meanwhile, Taemin, who debuted with SHINee in 2008, left SM Entertainment in April last year and is now signed with Big Planet Made Entertainment.

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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