Rapper DOK2 and singer Lee Hi being seen together has been confirmed as true. As they have begun an official public relationship, fellow artists in the hip-hop scene have come forward to offer congratulations, creating a celebratory atmosphere. There are already messages encouraging "marriage."
Earlier, on the 28th, the web magazine HIP reported the dating rumors for the first time. According to the report, DOK2 and Lee Hi recently jointly founded the hip-hop·R&B–based label "808 HI RECORDINGS," and were said to plan to confirm their relationship as lovers alongside the release of their first single "You & Me." The song is said to contain emotions and narratives built up during a long-distance relationship, drawing further interest.
Later, Dispatch also reported that the two had been dating since the end of 2022 and are currently staying together in the United States, but neither side issued an official statement.
However, the two later revealed their relationship naturally through live broadcasts and social media, effectively acknowledging their dating. In a live broadcast celebrating the new song's release, Lee Hi put her arm around DOK2 and revealed matching couple necklaces, showing meaningful physical affection, and later they began what is known as "lovestagram" on social media, driving the point home.
Lee Hi expressed her affection with the phrase "my one and only DOK2, my person (MY MAN)," and DOK2 responded with "MY LADY," openly showing their affection for each other. In addition, intensely affectionate photos that only a real couple would take were also released, drawing fans' attention.
Fellow rappers have continued to offer congratulations. Sleepy and DinDin left 'likes' on related posts to show their support. Sleepy even left a comment saying "let's get married" to preemptively celebrate the marriage.
Some fans reacted, "Isn't this an April Fools' joke?" but it does not seem to be. Diverse responses have poured in, including support such as "If they've been secretly dating for almost five years, shouldn't they get married?"
Meanwhile, the two are said to have first met in 2016. During Infinite Challenge's historical hip-hop project, Lee Hi first connected with DOK2 by featuring on his song. Since then, they participated in each other's album work and continued musical exchanges. It appears that the trust built through long collaboration developed into a romantic relationship. The two announced the founding of a joint label, the release of a duet single, and their public relationship all at once. With attention focused on the couple, who began both work and love together, it remains to be seen whether they will ultimately wed.
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