As speculation about BTS member Jimin's romantic relationship reignited, the agency finally released an official statement.
Jimin commented on his relationship with Song Da-eun. In fact, this is not the first time rumors about Jimin and Song Da-eun have surfaced. Last year, Song Da-eun posted BTS merchandise, including a T-shirt and a pair of earphone cases with the names 'Jimin·Da-eun' inscribed, on her social media and then deleted them, leading to suspicions. At that time, Song Da-eun remarked, "For matters involving a third party, please ask someone other than me," but speculation continued.
In particular, he publicly shared the deluge of malicious comments and warned that "if someone deliberately hurts another person, they should be punished." He also confronted the detractors, stating, "A lawyer is reading this. They will soon receive a police investigation."
Amidst this, speculation reignited as she posted a personal video with Jimin on her social media. Big Hit Music directly made a statement regarding the matter.
On the 31st, Big Hit Music stated in a press release, "We have refrained from making any statements out of respect for Jimin's privacy and the individual involved. However, as speculative reports and rumors that differ from the facts continued, we are inevitably forced to clarify at least some facts."
In other words, the reason for maintaining silence was due to 'respect for privacy.' However, as unfounded suspicions and conjectures persisted, they eventually took action to prevent further dissemination.
The agency firmly stated, "The artist has had a mutual attraction with the other person in the past, but that was years ago. They are not currently in a relationship." It also strongly urged, "Please refrain from indiscriminate speculation about their private lives. We ask that it does not cause harm to the other person being mentioned."
Speculation about their relationship has been enduring. However, Big Hit Music's direct response has brought an end to the controversy.
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