This top K-pop fourth-gen female idol has been embroiled in dating rumors with a Japanese idol, drawing the attention of fans and the artist's agency.
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LE SSERAFIM Kazuha Reportedly Dating Japanese Idol, HYBE Refutes Claims
On April 3, Shūkan Bunshun, a Japanese media outlet released an exclusive report claiming that Kazuha was in a relationship.
According to the report, it stated that Kazuha was dating an idol, who was described as someone "Handsome, 186 centimeters tall, and 6 years older than her."
The outlet shared that LE SSERAFIM had visited Japan for a fanmeeting on March 16 and 17. On the 17th, its reporting team witnessed the incident at approximately 8:30 p.m., when they saw Kazuha leaving the hotel where other LE SSERAFIM members were accommodated.
It disclosed that Kazuha had taken a taxi to arrive at a high-end Yakiniku restaurant in the Ginza district. The media outlet also released a statement from one of the restaurant's officials.
"This is a high-end yakiniku restaurant famous for its beef soup, which also has stores in Nishi-Azabu and Ebisu." The official shared. "It is also equipped with private rooms, so many celebrities visit incognito."
The outlet then shared that in two hours after Kazuha entered the establishment, a passenger car had parked in a narrow alley, specifically on the opposite side of the main street where Kazuha was dropped off.
Suddenly, it was claimed that a tall man exited the restaurant and went to the hired car while looking at his surroundings. Kazuha then followed three minutes later and entered the car where the man was already in.
Shūkan Bunshun revealed that HYBE's insight was also acquired by the team, stating that while the meeting between Kazuha and the idol was correct, it denied the dating claims.
"It's true that they ate (in the restaurant) as friends," HYBE commented.
Afterwards, a photo from the Japanese media outlet went viral, which showed the idol behind the rumors. According to the photos, the idol was speculated to be K of &TEAM. The act is a multinational boy group from HYBE Label Japan.
Here's how netizens reacted to the reports:
- "Are they crazy? If this is real, it's gonna be so shocking."
- "D**n K-pop has been wild lately."
- "This is low-key mild though. they just went on a date and they're acting as if they have the biggest scoop of the century, K-pop is a joke lmao."
- "He's from HYBE's Japanese group &TEAM."
- "That's right, he's super tall.
- "idols being 'exposed' for dating is dumb, but exposing them so early on their relationship while they're still in that 'getting to know each other' stage is sh**ty
- "Hopefully this time this couple has been dating for a few months, at least long enough to be more stable."
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