aespa's Winter and ENHYPEN's Jungwon embroiled in dating rumors, agencies condemn false claims

SM Entertainment and Belift Lab deny dating rumors involving Winter and Jungwon, promising legal action.

aespa’s Winter and ENHYPEN’s Jungwon have become the subjects of dating rumors after photos and videos allegedly showing the two idols together surfaced online on December 11. The content included images and a short video clip suggesting they met privately, with claims that Winter was recognized by her outfit and Jungwon by his voice in the clip.

The original post, now deleted, accused Winter and Jungwon of coordinating to meet discreetly during overlapping year-end schedules. The post added, “Winter got into a taxi first, and then Jungwon followed,” implying a private rendezvous.

 

 

However, both SM Entertainment and Belift Lab have strongly refuted the claims, labeling them as "groundless." SM Entertainment released a statement saying, “The individual who spread the photos appears to have initially contacted a media outlet with monetary motives... When the media outlet refused, the individual resorted to malicious distribution.” Similarly, Belift Lab denied the allegations outright, stating, “The dating rumors are not true.”

Both agencies have announced their intent to take firm legal action against the dissemination of false information and the creation of baseless rumors.

The allegations come shortly after aespa member Karina faced similar speculation for allegedly wearing the same outfit as an actor she was rumored to be dating.