Dating Rumors Swirl: Karina and Hyunjin Spotlighted by Netizens Amid Growing Speculation

Unconfirmed rumors suggesting a romantic connection between aespa’s Karina and Stray Kids’ Hyunjin have resurfaced on social media and online forums, once again placing both idols under public scrutiny.

A Screenshots from an old community post dated October 2024 began circulating on platforms such as Weibo and Korean blogs. The post described observations made by fans—specifically sasaeng fans—who claimed they witnessed Karina engaging in a video call with Hyunjin inside a car during aespa’s overseas schedule.

The original text did not disclose names but described a female idol and a male idol involved in private messaging and suspicious interactions, fueling speculation.

The post included further claims that Karina and fellow aespa member Giselle were riding in a white vehicle on the day of a Chinese fansign, while Winter and Ningning were either in separate vehicles or absent. According to the post, Karina was allegedly seen on a video call with Hyunjin. However, some fans argued that it was Giselle who was on the call, not Karina.

Screenshots of group chat logs among Chinese sasaeng fans were later leaked, adding to the controversy. One image implied the involvement of Karina by referencing a call with a male idol inside a vehicle, although no visual evidence of either party has been officially confirmed.

This is not the first time the two idols have been linked. In 2021, a similar dating rumor emerged when fans speculated that Hyunjin’s phone lock screen featured an image of Karina. Hyunjin personally denied the speculation, clarifying that the wallpaper was a sketch he drew after watching a favorite film. The issue was soon dropped after fans acknowledged the misunderstanding.

Online reactions have been mixed. While some fans expressed concern over potential privacy violations and misinformation, others dismissed the story as baseless speculation stemming from blurred photos, chat leaks, and private surveillance by sasaengs.

• Do these two even have any sort of connection? Seriously, I’ve never even seen them near each other. Why do people keep saying they’re dating lol? If you believe this, you’re honestly just dumb
• I’ve never seen ‘evidence’ this weak… Are sasaengs losing their edge these days?
• The way some fans keep insisting they’ve been dating for 5 years — they’re delusional. Only they think it’s fun, the idols clearly don’t give a single damn lol…

While idol dating rumors are not uncommon in the K-pop industry, this case underscores the fine line between speculation and privacy invasion. Until verified by official sources, the alleged relationship between Karina and Hyunjin remains speculative. The situation highlights the ongoing tension between public curiosity and the personal boundaries of celebrities.