Netizens Debunk aespa’s Giselle And TREASURE Jihoon’s Viral Dating Rumors

Netizens have reacted to dating rumors resurfacing between aespa‘s Giselle and TREASURE‘s Jihoon.

aespa’s Giselle

TREASURE’s Jihoon | YG Entertainment

Earlier this year, dating rumors between Giselle and Jihoon surfaced, fueled by an alleged photo of the pair “kissing.” The rumors were quickly sorted out as false, as the true source of the photo was discovered.

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However, it seems they have resurfaced following an interaction at a recent award show.

On November 17, the second day of the 2024 Korean Grand Music Awards took place and hosted a number of K-Pop idols. Both aespa and TREASURE were in attendance, with each group taking home awards.

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During one of aespa’s award speeches, the camera’s focus shifted to Jihoon, who appeared a bit flustered while smiling. An account posted this to imply his reaction was due to aespa being on stage, refueling the previously false dating rumors.

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ^^ https://t.co/plcmpBRGUX pic.twitter.com/72VltQW9Fa

— ㅋㅋ (@himnerayo) November 17, 2024

Almost instantly, netizens reacted, taking steps to debunk the reason for Jihoon’s reaction. According to a fan posted clip, Jihoon’s reaction was due to the camera being focused on him for an extended amount of time, rather than to who was on stage.

그냥 캠이 자기만 잡아서 부담스러워서
멋쩍게 웃는 거임 억까 ㄴ
입모양 부담스러워 는 잘려서 나감
실제로 옆에 있는 캠이 2-3분 동안 지훈이만 찍음 https://t.co/VWZDfV3gVF pic.twitter.com/4tBwMGhWB1

— 쿄우 (@yoshinor2222) November 17, 2024

It’s just that the camera was focused solely on him, making him feel awkward, so he smiled shyly. There’s no need for unnecessary criticism.

The part where he says, “It’s overwhelming,” was cut off.
In reality, the nearby camera filmed Jihoon exclusively for about 2–3 minutes.

— OP

이러고 한동안 저러고 있었음.
내가 다 부담스럽다.저거 찍으면서도 왜 코앞에서 찍으시지? 했는데ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
부담스럽다고까지 말 했다잖아.
아휴 이 놈 또 똥쌀 줄 알았어. 예상했다.
신박한 다른 거 갖고 와.. https://t.co/O9BkrMvKWJ pic.twitter.com/ZZIHNZXVeh

— 솜솜 (@_treasure_love) November 17, 2024

He was like that for a while afterward.
I felt overwhelmed just watching it. While filming, I even thought, “Why are they filming so close?” LOL.
They say he even said it was overwhelming.

Sigh, I knew this guy would pull something awkward again. Totally saw it coming.
Bring something fresh next time, will you?

— OP

That smile isnt smile of blushing. He smile awkwardly because according to the op present there, the cameraman had his camera faced towards him for a couple of minutes. He even said “it’s (quite) burdensome” to have it (the camera) facing him.

pic.twitter.com/31OJ0sfjzW https://t.co/B0T9J3qQV2

— 🐾 (@LyaaaaLee) November 17, 2024

There is nothing wrong with idols dating, but it makes sense that fans would still like the information to not be based on twisting the truth.