
The K-pop industry is buzzing with speculation after fans allegedly spot "proof" of a romantic relationship between BTS's J-Hope and TWICE's Nayeon.
A video posted on the short-form video platform TikTok has allegedly outlined evidence proving the romance between the two K-pop idols. None of the photos shown in the video included J-Hope and Nayeon in a single frame. However, fans noted that they had posted individual photos that were taken at the same location. The alleged matching posts dated back to at least 2022.
The latest "evidence" of their romance emerged in January 2025 when J-Hope and Nayeon apparently took "couple-style" selfies in similar poses. It is worth noting, however, that the images were taken in different locations.
Furthermore, the TikTok video noted that both idols are often seen carrying bags from the luxury brand Louis Vuitton. J-Hope and Nayeon have a professional relationship with the brand.
Despite the online frenzy, the rumors remain unconfirmed. Neither J-Hope nor Nayeon nor their respective agencies have publicly confirmed or denied speculations. ARMYs (the fans of BTS) and ONCEs (fans of TWICE) have been largely supportive of the dating rumor.
"I've been waiting for [a] J-Hope dating rumor my entire life. It'd be so cute if they're actually together," one netizen wrote in the comments.
"OMG, I live for this," another user commented.
There have been no notable dating rumors involving J-Hope apart from the recent speculation of his romance with Nayeon. On the other hand, Nayeon has been previously linked to EXO's Suho after she inadvertently revealed a carrot-shaped pouch commonly gifted alongside a Suho doll. This led fans to believe she was dating the EXO member.
In 2023, GOT7's BamBam was also linked to Nayeon after he admitted in an episode of his show that he had previously harbored a one-sided crush on the TWICE idol when they were both trainees at JYP Entertainment.
None of the rumors have been substantiated or confirmed by official sources.