J-Hope’s Surprise Mention of TWICE’s Jeongyeon Resurfaces Old Jimin Dating Rumors

On June 19, BTS’s J-Hope appeared as a guest on “Fridge Interview” with TWICE’s Sana, where the two idols shared stories from their early days in the industry. During the chat, they realized how much their debut schedules had overlapped.

But it was J-Hope’s comment about Jeongyeon that stole the spotlight.

“I saw Jeongyeon at a public audition once,” he shared, adding that when she debuted, “I was like, ‘Oh hey, hey!’” Sana reacted with surprise, jokingly adding, “You should’ve gotten closer to her!” J-Hope quickly clarified they weren’t close and ended with an apology and compliment toward Jeongyeon.

That short clip was enough to send social media into a frenzy.

Netizens were quick to dig up the infamous Jimin–Jeongyeon rumor, one of K-Pop’s most debated fan theories. Over the years, fans have speculated whether the two idols secretly dated—or couldn’t stand each other. Despite no concrete evidence, their rare interactions and fan-edited “proof” have kept the rumor alive.

“Why did J-Hope have to mention her? Now people are spiraling again,” one netizen commented. Others were hoping he would spill more, saying, “He could’ve cleared it all up once and for all!”

As with many K-Pop mysteries, fans are left wondering what really went on behind the scenes. For now, J-Hope’s unexpected mention just added more fuel to one of the genre’s most persistent pieces of gossip.