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KATSEYE‘s Lara has shut down recent dating speculation with a blunt response that has fans rallying to her defense. The idol’s no-nonsense approach to addressing the controversy has stunned fans and sparked a lot of support online.
Photos recently began circulating online showing someone believed to be Lara in intimate poses with a male friend in a photo booth. The images, which appear to show the pair kissing and hugging closely, quickly spread across various platforms despite the unclear timeline of when they were captured.
The situation became more complex due to Lara’s previous public statement about her sexuality. The idol made headlines earlier this year when she openly identified as queer, a rare move within the K-Pop industry.
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This sparked heated debate as some fans accused her of “queer baiting.”
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However, Lara wasted no time addressing the speculation head-on. Her response was characteristically direct and unfiltered. She confirmed the photos were authentic but emphasized they were taken years ago, dismissing the current drama with casual indifference.
I’ve just seen this little photo being spread. That is from a VERY long time ago buddies. Blessings to you and your family.
LOLZ
— KATSEYE’s Lara
She also questioned how anyone was even able to find the pictures in the first place.
Who tf even found that shit?
— KATSEYE’s Lara
and that’s why y’all should mind ur own damn business!! pic.twitter.com/BqXiJIMVZa
— rin ྀིྀིྀིྀིྀི (@mycatzeye) September 2, 2025
Meanwhile, fans have quickly moved to defend the idol against queerbaiting accusations, pointing out that bisexuality and other forms of queerness don’t exclude relationships with men. Many also condemn others’ reactions to the photos, deeming the drama that followed them unnecessary.
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