Singer Park Bom once again mentioned her "self-made dating rumor" involving actor Lee Min-ho. The incident, which had been settled by an official statement from Lee Min-ho's side, flared up again seven months later.
▲ "My husband" the "self-made dating rumor" Park Bom created…settled by an official statement from Lee Min-ho's side
Park Bom's "self-made dating rumor" with Lee Min-ho began last year. Park Bom called Lee Min-ho her "husband" on her social media, revealing her fandom, and when a fan asked whether the dating speculation was true she replied "YES," fueling the controversy. The agency explained it was a "simple expression of fandom," but Park Bom opened a secondary social media account and continued remarks such as "He is my husband," and "Lee Min-ho asked me to post it, so I did," increasing the confusion.
Ultimately, Lee Min-ho's agency, MYM Entertainment, issued an official statement in February saying, "There is no personal acquaintance between Mr. Park Bom and him, so it is groundless," putting an end to the dating rumor. Park Bom also said, "I am actually single. I posted it because Lee Min-ho asked me to," denying that the dating rumor was true, and the incident seemed to be settled.
▲ The "self-made dating rumor" reignited after seven months, what is behind it?
Seven months after Lee Min-ho's agency issued its official statement, Park Bom mentioned Lee Min-ho again, rekindling the "self-made dating rumor." Park Bom, who had temporarily halted activities for health reasons and told fans she needed rest and stability, recently shared a selfie taken on the street and in the course of updating her condition mentioned Lee Min-ho again.
Park Bom's actions have led to speculation that she may still harbor lingering feelings about the "self-made dating rumor," despite Lee Min-ho's firm official statement. In particular, the public has expressed curiosity and concern over Park Bom's continued references to Lee Min-ho even though his side clearly stated there is no acquaintance between them.
▲ "Hasty speculation is forbidden"…reasons why repetition of the controversy should be prevented
The incident involving Lee Min-ho and Park Bom once stirred up social media. Park Bom's remarks caused repeated confusion at the time, and the controversy only subsided after Lee Min-ho's side officially announced the claims were groundless. But seven months later the issue has resurfaced, increasing confusion.
It is unclear whether Park Bom's actions are simply fandom or whether there is another motive. What is clear, however, is that hasty speculation can once again create unnecessary controversy. Given Lee Min-ho's firm official statement and the fact that Park Bom paused activities for health reasons, conjecture and indiscriminate speculation should be avoided.
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