As malicious comments continue to pour in toward creator Yoo Ji Yoo amid widespread dating and marriage rumors involving DAY6 member Dowoon, a heartfelt message believed to have been left by her mother has drawn attention from netizens.

A comment believed to have been written by Yoo Ji Yoo’s mother appeared under a video uploaded on May 28 to the creator’s YouTube channel, “Jiyoorobge.” The commenter wrote, “Ji Yoo, don’t even look at those bad malicious comments. Just ignore them completely. Only think about yourself. You know what I mean, right?” Many interpreted the message as a mother’s affectionate attempt to protect her daughter from the sudden public attention and speculation surrounding her. Alongside the family’s encouragement, supportive comments from longtime subscribers and some DAY6 fans have also continued to appear on the channel.

The dating rumors first gained traction last month when alleged evidence photos and eyewitness accounts began circulating online. Some netizens pointed to similarities between stickers and keychains seen in the pair’s phone cases, as well as matching home interior items. Additional speculation emerged after some claimed that a dog seen inside Dowoon’s vehicle appeared to be the same breed as Yoo Ji Yoo’s pet dog.

The rumors quickly escalated beyond simple dating allegations after reports surfaced claiming the two had been seen meeting alongside a wedding planner. This fueled speculation that the pair might be preparing for marriage. In response, Dowoon’s agency, JYP Entertainment, stated on May 26 that it had “no separate statement” regarding the matter. However, many members of the public interpreted the agency’s ambiguous response as an indirect acknowledgment, leading to even more extreme rumors, including unfounded claims about DAY6 potentially disbanding.

As the situation continued to spiral, Dowoon eventually addressed fans directly through his personal account on May 28 in an effort to calm growing concerns.

In his message, Dowoon wrote, “Our team will never disappear, even if we die. I’m not going anywhere. Don’t even look at negative posts, and for the time being, even if you see posts related to me, just ignore them. I’m sorry for causing you pain. Please wait a little longer.” His statement reflected the emotional toll the controversy has taken on both him and his fans.

Born in 1995, Dowoon debuted with DAY6 in 2015 and has earned widespread love through hit songs including “You Were Beautiful,” “Time of Our Life,” and “Welcome to the Show.” Meanwhile, Yoo Ji Yoo, who was born in 1996, is currently active as a content creator. She is also known as the younger sister of Yoo Hye Joo, who gained popularity through the Comedy TV variety show “Ulzzang Generation.”

Sources: Daum