In the latest buzz within the K-pop sphere, rumors are swirling around aespa's Karina and ZEROBASEONE's Hanbin, suggesting a potential romantic connection between the two idols. The speculation gained traction after an eagle-eyed observer, referred to as OP, presented compelling evidence supporting the alleged relationship.

Orange Peel Revelation

On December 18, Hanbin shared a seemingly innocent photo of a horizontally peeled orange on the Bubble platform. The post took an unexpected turn when he captioned it with, "Can I get married?" hinting at qualities deemed suitable for a husband. This sparked initial curiosity among fans.

Karina and Hanbin's Dance Challenge

The plot thickened on the following day when a dance challenge featuring Karina and Hanbin surfaced. Many Knetz highlighted the apparent closeness between the two idols, fueling further speculation about a potential romance.

[🎬] #SUNGHANBIN “Jingle bell rock challenge” With Karina of Aespa

“Jingle Bell Rock 🎄 🔔”#ZB1 #ZEROBASEONE#제로베이스원 @ZB1_official pic.twitter.com/vnhPJrwExO

— ZEROBASEONE GLOBAL (@GLOBALBASEONE) December 19, 2023

 

Matching Rings and Mandarin Oranges

During the challenge, keen observers noted that Hanbin was wearing a ring identical to the one sported by Karina, adding more weight to the dating rumors. The intrigue deepened when Karina, on December 20, posted a photo of a horizontally peeled mandarin orange, accompanied by the caption, "Love is picking mandarin oranges," followed by another post humorously calling herself a "professional mandarin peeler."

Musical Declarations on Social Media

Adding a musical dimension to the speculation, Hanbin recently shared a song on his Instagram with the title "Bye Bye My Blue." Notably, Karina's Instagram handle is "Bluu," suggesting a potential connection between the song's theme of longing for a loved one and their rumored relationship.

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Fansign Revelations

During a recent fansign, Hanbin expressed a preference for older individuals, while Karina, born in 2000, indicated a liking for younger people. These revelations, coupled with the accumulating evidence, have sparked a flurry of reactions and comments from Knetz.

However, not everyone is convinced. Some netizens have criticized OP's claims, pointing out that while Karina, Winter, and Ningning all posted about mandarin oranges, the focus remained on Karina's post. Skeptics argue that the timing and thematic content of the posts are too coincidental to dismiss.

Other Netizens' Reaction: 

Here are the varied reactions from netizens regarding the dating speculation surrounding aespa's Karina and ZB1 Hanbin. 

" Oh ㅠmuㅗㄴ these two look alike, they look good together"

"Of course, since they are two people with a lot of passion, their comments are also full of affection. LOL Pankaheung ㄹㅇ Truth"

"It suits you well."

"Even though tangerines are common in winter, have there been cases where male and female idols spent two days making love and getting married?"

"This is why I hear people say the game is ruined."

As the dating rumors continue to circulate, fans and industry insiders await any official statements from the agencies representing Karina and Hanbin, adding an air of suspense to the unfolding story within the vibrant world of K-pop.

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