According to Koreaboo, recently, the two members Youngseo and Woochan of the boy group Allday Project were rumored to be dating, due to intimate performances on livestream (live airing) with each other.
Although the livestream also featured another member of the group, Annie, fans said that Woochan and Youngseo's actions were closer than usual.
Woochan did not hesitate to approach Youngseo to adjust the phone screen. Youngseo also did not respond, it seemed that she was too familiar with this.
The two people's actions immediately caused controversy in the fan community. Korean fans expressed concern about the two members being rumored to be dating each other as soon as they were released, which could negatively affect the group's image.
On the contrary, international fans spoke out to defend the interaction of idols, saying that it is normal for members in the same group to be close.
The Black Label management company has not responded to the dating rumors of the two affiliated artists. However, Youngseo recently directly responded to this issue.
A fan expressed concern on the DayOff chat platform: "Youngseo, I really like your nghonesome chemistry with Woochan. But since there may be misunderstandings, be a little careful.
Youngseo replied, "It was just our joke. Because we are so close, everything is fine. You understand what I mean? There is nothing to worry about.
The female idol denied that she and Woochan were dating. This makes the group's fans somewhat more assured.
At the same time, there are many comments warning that fans who "ship" Youngseo - Woochan to "keep the line", because it can affect artists, causing them to lose their natural instinct in working together.
In the Kpop industry, idol dating is a sensitive issue. There are companies that when signing management contracts, have asked artists not to be loved in the first years of debut, to ensure they are not involved in love scandals. In fact, there have been idols who have been turned away by fans when revealing their lover.
Jisoo (Blackpink) once revealed that YG Entertainment artists are often banned from dating for an unknown period of time. The company separates the living areas of male and female trainees, even giving them different dining times, to limit interaction and reduce the possibility of dating.
For a mixed rock group like Allday Project, this is an even more concerned issue. The group debuted with 3 female members (Annie, Bailey, Youngseo) and 2 male members ( tarzzan, Woochan).
Through the posted vlogs, it can be seen that the members are very close and comfortable with each other. This is due to the process of being an trainee for many years.
Before Youngseo and Woochan, the pair Bailey and tarzzan were rumored to be dating after posting a vlog about going out at the park.
However, fans speculate that The Black Label Company may not be an exception in adding a "no dating" contract clause.
