SM, Belift deny Winter-Jungwon dating rumors

SM Entertainment and Belift Lab have denied dating rumors between Aespa's Winter and ENHYPEN's Jungwon.

Both agencies called the rumors groundless and stated that they will take legal action against any acts infringing on their artists' privacy or spreading malicious content.

Winter's agency, SM Entertainment, said the individual who leaked a photo of the K-pop stars contacted a media outlet for monetary gain but was refused. The rumor spreader is facing potential legal consequences.

Jungwon himself addressed the rumors during a Weverse live stream on Thursday, Dec. 12, stating, 'I'm not dating,' and clarifying that he does not smoke after alleged pictures of him smoking went viral.

Aespa released their 5th mini-album 'Whiplash' in October, while ENHYPEN recently held a fan meet at the Araneta Coliseum and are scheduled to return for a concert in March 2025.