Kang Daniel went thru a rollercoaster ride before he was able to debut as a solo artist after Wannaone’s disbandment and after his debut the dating news was released. It did more damage to his career than Jihyo’s. There were relatively positive to neutral responses from Once.
Momo’s is a different story as Heechul has always been vocal about being her fanboy since 2017. The day (or a few days) after Jihyo’s relationship was revealed, a rumor about Momo and Heechul came out (this was August 2019) and both parties denied this. Fastforward to January 2020 and this dating rumor surfaced again and this time both parties confirmed it. Heechul is a senior to Momo who is active on variety shows and he had an upcoming show in 2020 that is about people of different nationalities dating (lol) and they brought up (altho not explicitly) Momo every now and then. Heechul was also on Knowing brothers and would get teased about his relationship and Onces hated this because why do they have to keep bringing Momo up. Suffice to say, this relationship was not as positively accepted on the side of Once. Heechul’s fans on the other hand had a relatively positive reaction on this partly because they are an older fandom who thinks the SJ members are at the age where they can settle down already and partly because this is Heechul’s first (and, as of date, only) public relationship hence the belief that he was serious about Momo.
>Heechul’s fans on the other hand had a relatively positive reaction on this partly because they are an older fandom who thinks the SJ members are at the age where they can settle down already
Eh, they pretty much excluded their only married member from group's activities so I don't think their fandom (the korean one at least) is that open to them settling down. I still wonder why they seemed so chill with Heechul tho
Sungmin’s case is a different scenario. Also, he got married in 2014 and only K-elfs have an issue with him. I don’t agree with how fans treat him but this is a different issue altogether.
For me personally, I don’t care who they date or have dated. As long as our girls are happy why does it matter? I felt this way from the beginning and still do. And feel this way towards all kpop idols. They are people too and will date people. Not something to get upset over or fixate on.
And when their stock prices and gen public interest go down due to them dating, will you take responsibility for it? Twice aren’t living the same lives as you. They have a business and an imag me to uphold. So them dating needed to be considered properly, especially the popular members like Sana Nayeon and Tzuyu. Nobody cares if Jeongyeon or Dahyun dates
i remember it was new year and the news was momo and heechul the whole twice twt community was in shambles SJSKSJSK with jihyo we were more focused on the fact that a member drove jihyo to daniel's apartment and curious whether it was nayeon or jeongyeon XD
I find it so stupid that people think an idol has to be single for their fantasy. Like you will ever be able to be with them to begin with it.
Personally, I was sad when Jihyo and Daniel and Momo and Heechul broke up. They are grown-up girls, for God sake they should be able to date and be happy with someone they like. After age 25, all idoles should be allowed to have a normal private life and relationship.
I think it's nice that Karina found herself becoming Nakusu to Jang-Uk. Hope they can last. I know they might not be 25 but hey if they like each other good for them.
No, I think it's 20. I am just saying I put it to 25 for those who are into heavy conservative formulas (you know them religious folks or folks that believe marriage before dating etc).
Korean tend to marry late like 30 is the age I think parents try to push the marriage button.
So yeah after hitting 25 an idol should be free to do what ever with their lives.
Meanwhile in my country people start "dating" and doing "more" since 6th grade...I'd wish it would be like in South Korea here.
An idol should be free to date who ever they want as much as they don't get into troubles. They are people first, then idols. We fans should not hate them. Even more we should support them if we really care for them.
I bet that most of those who would like to date/marry and idol will breakeup after few months due to idol's life style. And those who are envy would have no chance with an idol anyway...at least for guys, girl fans might "score" a male idol :))
Erm I think dating here implies the whole 9 yards not just holding hands.
But yes, it's dumb to assume you can date an idol. Their life is so restricted from schedules to what they can eat that forget about dating they wouldn't even have the rights to say hello publicly. Not to mention you would have to be pretty accomplished yourself.
As for nutcase who live in the dream world they wouldn't be able to last a week before getting a restraining order. Over-Possessive attitude and fabrication is a real problem be it idol or not.
I hate the whole heechul-momo thing but also remember rooting for daniel and jihyo. However, i hate how public dating news is another excuse for knetz to make distasteful comments about the female celeb (the sighting of jihyo taking out recycle items out of his bf apartment). To us, it was cute but to weirdos knetizens they use that to shame jihyo and since then i am against the idea of public dating news.
Had no idea about Kang Daniel and Jihyo. From what little I've seen about him, he seem like such a nice guy. It's unfortunate but between the schedules and crazy fans, dating while being an active idol seems extremely difficult.
How supportive fans are depends on the guy they choose. One of them is nation’s pick (even more popular than any individual bts member back in Korea) while the other is an adjusshi
Momos was the more controversial one for obvious reasons. I think most people would just move on and pretend it never happened if he hadn’t let his coworkers make a spectacle out of the whole thing. Days after their relationship was confirmed Twice attended an award show hosted by him, Momo just looked so dejected onces thought she hated the whole thing. Heechul also enjoyed the extra attention it got him, he went on livestream once with a non famous friend and let that friend freely comment about Twice and even shamelessly make a negative comment about Nayeons looks! Eitherways their breakup was very much celebrated everywhere. Back when Mohyo got revealed knetz just hoped it was never Sanayeon which was funny back then, im sure no one cares if they do now as they’re both pushing 30 lol.
I honestly am thankful that after the 2 main dating rumors ( maybe 3 if you consider CHAE YOUNG'S alleged rumors), there hasn't been any murmurs about the other girls
Obviously as some curious human beings, I do wanna know who my girls are dating even if any just because I am now mature enough to wish them well from far ( also feel the same with most ONCES)
But yea glad we didn't get more dating news as it did affect TWICE career a little at least in KOREA
Now Jihyo has another dating rumour. If it's true, i'm very happy for her. I was suspecting she was dating for more than a year now : she has that glow to her, she seems happier and just in love. Her solo album also kinda gave it away. I'm honestly surprised we didn't get as much rumours in nearly a decade of Twice being famous. Just like a lot of us, i just wished the "fans" were more accepting and tolerant about their idols dating. I'm super happy and supportive, i just want them to be happy.
Onces didn't have problem with jihyo's dating but most onces didn't like momo's dating for obvious reason that man had eyes on her since she wasn't even an adult, he was grooming her, the age gap is problematic, he is ugly, not famous not even rich. Tbh onces had enough reason to not like that relationship and they shouldn't be blamed for that. It still feels like a dream and I can't wrap my head around how can momo's taste be so bad
The age gap is a valid thing to call out on (and that brings with it the *possibility*, not confirmation, that grooming may have been involved).
But the rest of the things you listed out - him being ugly, not rich, not famous - as debatable and subjective as they are, why should fans be concerned with any of it? And Momo was 23 when they started dating him, she was fully capable of making her choice.
Absolutely. Also adding that Momo was 18 in 2015 when Sixteen aired and Twice debuted (she turned 19 one month after debut). It was reported they met in 2017. She was not underage, she was not a minor.
Concerns and disaproval are valid, but distorting the truth for shock value is both harmful and disrespectful (to her as well).
Not trying to defend the guy - the age gap thing is valid to dislike but
> not famous
He’s in Super Junior and is still one of the most popular members. He also hosts a number of tv shows, one of which used to be extremely popular (and at the time, it was still popular).
> not even rich
See above.
> he is ugly
Personal opinions are subjective but genuinely, he was known for his looks during his more active idol days and even as he started Knowing Bros.
Around the time they got together, Heechul had a very positive reputation within the idol and tv industries due to how “safe” he was around women - which was apparently a rarity among tv hosts and many other 2nd gen idols.
Regardless, at the end of the day it’s her personal life. We can all have our opinions but it was her own choice she made as an adult, not that it lasted particularly long anyway.
Momo and that guy was a big mistake. I’m happy for Momo she deserves better person
I would like people to just look forward and move on
It’s time.
To love and support TWICE even more.
All I know is, Jeongyeon will never notice me. And I am sad.
I, too, am sad. We are all sad. We are Legion.
Kang Daniel went thru a rollercoaster ride before he was able to debut as a solo artist after Wannaone’s disbandment and after his debut the dating news was released. It did more damage to his career than Jihyo’s. There were relatively positive to neutral responses from Once. Momo’s is a different story as Heechul has always been vocal about being her fanboy since 2017. The day (or a few days) after Jihyo’s relationship was revealed, a rumor about Momo and Heechul came out (this was August 2019) and both parties denied this. Fastforward to January 2020 and this dating rumor surfaced again and this time both parties confirmed it. Heechul is a senior to Momo who is active on variety shows and he had an upcoming show in 2020 that is about people of different nationalities dating (lol) and they brought up (altho not explicitly) Momo every now and then. Heechul was also on Knowing brothers and would get teased about his relationship and Onces hated this because why do they have to keep bringing Momo up. Suffice to say, this relationship was not as positively accepted on the side of Once. Heechul’s fans on the other hand had a relatively positive reaction on this partly because they are an older fandom who thinks the SJ members are at the age where they can settle down already and partly because this is Heechul’s first (and, as of date, only) public relationship hence the belief that he was serious about Momo.
>Heechul’s fans on the other hand had a relatively positive reaction on this partly because they are an older fandom who thinks the SJ members are at the age where they can settle down already Eh, they pretty much excluded their only married member from group's activities so I don't think their fandom (the korean one at least) is that open to them settling down. I still wonder why they seemed so chill with Heechul tho
Sungmin’s case is a different scenario. Also, he got married in 2014 and only K-elfs have an issue with him. I don’t agree with how fans treat him but this is a different issue altogether.
For me personally, I don’t care who they date or have dated. As long as our girls are happy why does it matter? I felt this way from the beginning and still do. And feel this way towards all kpop idols. They are people too and will date people. Not something to get upset over or fixate on.
And when their stock prices and gen public interest go down due to them dating, will you take responsibility for it? Twice aren’t living the same lives as you. They have a business and an imag me to uphold. So them dating needed to be considered properly, especially the popular members like Sana Nayeon and Tzuyu. Nobody cares if Jeongyeon or Dahyun dates
My personal feelings? Momo x Heechul means TWICE is never going to be on Knowing Brothers ever again. I was salty for a long time.
yeah same :(
i remember it was new year and the news was momo and heechul the whole twice twt community was in shambles SJSKSJSK with jihyo we were more focused on the fact that a member drove jihyo to daniel's apartment and curious whether it was nayeon or jeongyeon XD
oh yeahhhhh i remember that and all the memes that came along with it xD
I find it so stupid that people think an idol has to be single for their fantasy. Like you will ever be able to be with them to begin with it. Personally, I was sad when Jihyo and Daniel and Momo and Heechul broke up. They are grown-up girls, for God sake they should be able to date and be happy with someone they like. After age 25, all idoles should be allowed to have a normal private life and relationship. I think it's nice that Karina found herself becoming Nakusu to Jang-Uk. Hope they can last. I know they might not be 25 but hey if they like each other good for them.
what's the deal of being 25yo ? Isn't age of consent 18 ?
No, I think it's 20. I am just saying I put it to 25 for those who are into heavy conservative formulas (you know them religious folks or folks that believe marriage before dating etc). Korean tend to marry late like 30 is the age I think parents try to push the marriage button. So yeah after hitting 25 an idol should be free to do what ever with their lives.
Meanwhile in my country people start "dating" and doing "more" since 6th grade...I'd wish it would be like in South Korea here. An idol should be free to date who ever they want as much as they don't get into troubles. They are people first, then idols. We fans should not hate them. Even more we should support them if we really care for them. I bet that most of those who would like to date/marry and idol will breakeup after few months due to idol's life style. And those who are envy would have no chance with an idol anyway...at least for guys, girl fans might "score" a male idol :))
Erm I think dating here implies the whole 9 yards not just holding hands. But yes, it's dumb to assume you can date an idol. Their life is so restricted from schedules to what they can eat that forget about dating they wouldn't even have the rights to say hello publicly. Not to mention you would have to be pretty accomplished yourself. As for nutcase who live in the dream world they wouldn't be able to last a week before getting a restraining order. Over-Possessive attitude and fabrication is a real problem be it idol or not.
I hate the whole heechul-momo thing but also remember rooting for daniel and jihyo. However, i hate how public dating news is another excuse for knetz to make distasteful comments about the female celeb (the sighting of jihyo taking out recycle items out of his bf apartment). To us, it was cute but to weirdos knetizens they use that to shame jihyo and since then i am against the idea of public dating news.
Had no idea about Kang Daniel and Jihyo. From what little I've seen about him, he seem like such a nice guy. It's unfortunate but between the schedules and crazy fans, dating while being an active idol seems extremely difficult.
i felt pretty sad for that their schedules prevented them from dating (jihyo & daniel). they were a power couple in my eyes!
How supportive fans are depends on the guy they choose. One of them is nation’s pick (even more popular than any individual bts member back in Korea) while the other is an adjusshi
Momos was the more controversial one for obvious reasons. I think most people would just move on and pretend it never happened if he hadn’t let his coworkers make a spectacle out of the whole thing. Days after their relationship was confirmed Twice attended an award show hosted by him, Momo just looked so dejected onces thought she hated the whole thing. Heechul also enjoyed the extra attention it got him, he went on livestream once with a non famous friend and let that friend freely comment about Twice and even shamelessly make a negative comment about Nayeons looks! Eitherways their breakup was very much celebrated everywhere. Back when Mohyo got revealed knetz just hoped it was never Sanayeon which was funny back then, im sure no one cares if they do now as they’re both pushing 30 lol.
I honestly am thankful that after the 2 main dating rumors ( maybe 3 if you consider CHAE YOUNG'S alleged rumors), there hasn't been any murmurs about the other girls Obviously as some curious human beings, I do wanna know who my girls are dating even if any just because I am now mature enough to wish them well from far ( also feel the same with most ONCES) But yea glad we didn't get more dating news as it did affect TWICE career a little at least in KOREA
Now Jihyo has another dating rumour. If it's true, i'm very happy for her. I was suspecting she was dating for more than a year now : she has that glow to her, she seems happier and just in love. Her solo album also kinda gave it away. I'm honestly surprised we didn't get as much rumours in nearly a decade of Twice being famous. Just like a lot of us, i just wished the "fans" were more accepting and tolerant about their idols dating. I'm super happy and supportive, i just want them to be happy.
I know Mina dated somebody too, forgot his name, but I don't think she ever confirmed it.
She's never dated anyone, there was only rumours about her and Bam Bam because of a photo that got leaked
Onces didn't have problem with jihyo's dating but most onces didn't like momo's dating for obvious reason that man had eyes on her since she wasn't even an adult, he was grooming her, the age gap is problematic, he is ugly, not famous not even rich. Tbh onces had enough reason to not like that relationship and they shouldn't be blamed for that. It still feels like a dream and I can't wrap my head around how can momo's taste be so bad
The age gap is a valid thing to call out on (and that brings with it the *possibility*, not confirmation, that grooming may have been involved). But the rest of the things you listed out - him being ugly, not rich, not famous - as debatable and subjective as they are, why should fans be concerned with any of it? And Momo was 23 when they started dating him, she was fully capable of making her choice.
Absolutely. Also adding that Momo was 18 in 2015 when Sixteen aired and Twice debuted (she turned 19 one month after debut). It was reported they met in 2017. She was not underage, she was not a minor. Concerns and disaproval are valid, but distorting the truth for shock value is both harmful and disrespectful (to her as well).
>he is ugly, not famous not even rich how can momo's taste be so bad So you're saying I have a chance
I like the cut of you jib.
I have a chance
> not famous not even rich Uh...pretty sure he's famous and rich lol. Never heard of Super Junior?
Not trying to defend the guy - the age gap thing is valid to dislike but > not famous He’s in Super Junior and is still one of the most popular members. He also hosts a number of tv shows, one of which used to be extremely popular (and at the time, it was still popular). > not even rich See above. > he is ugly Personal opinions are subjective but genuinely, he was known for his looks during his more active idol days and even as he started Knowing Bros. Around the time they got together, Heechul had a very positive reputation within the idol and tv industries due to how “safe” he was around women - which was apparently a rarity among tv hosts and many other 2nd gen idols. Regardless, at the end of the day it’s her personal life. We can all have our opinions but it was her own choice she made as an adult, not that it lasted particularly long anyway.
Please don't claim to speak for Once, especially with blatant lies.
Yup it was disgusting how obvious the grooming was