A viral rumor has resurfaced, shaking K-pop fandoms and sparking fresh debate around the treatment of LGBTQ+ figures in the industry. The story—originally published years ago—centers around two male idols from the same group who were allegedly caught in a secret same-sex relationship, hidden from the public eye but known within their agency.
“Please, stay with us!”
“Someone call 911!”
According to the report, chaos erupted in the waiting room of a broadcast station after one member—referred to as Member A—collapsed, seemingly unconscious. Member B, from the same group, rushed to his side, holding him up as A slowly regained consciousness. The gaze between them reportedly betrayed an intense emotional connection.
With the situation escalating, the group’s manager quickly ushered all others out of the room. But the conversation that followed between the two idols shocked even industry insiders:
A: “How could you do this to me?”
B: “I told you not to act like that during the broadcast!”
A: “If I like you, can’t I act that way?”
The confrontation ended with B storming out. As the article suggests, the two were romantically involved—a fact the company had long been aware of but chose not to confront.
Why? They were the group’s most popular members.
Their removal could have spelled commercial disaster for the group. Instead, the agency took the unusual step of silently protecting their secret.
The article also alleges that tensions between the two once escalated into a fight before a live music show, resulting in the entire group being unable to perform that day. Despite the drama, they continued to appear close at official schedules, even earning the nickname “1+1” within the industry.
“It’s like something out of a drama, but people who worked with them confirmed it’s real.”
“Their group disbanded later, and now one of them is a really famous actor.”
“If A and B were fighting to the extent they couldn’t even perform on the music show, what crime did the staff and members commit? They’re freaking nuisance ㅠㅠ”
“Aside from the same-s * relationship, they’re such a nuisance in the group… If they were that popular, they could’ve held back and maybe they could’ve become popular idols now.”*
“Is it really them?? I know there’s always been rumors about them but they refuted.”
Online forums like Instiz lit up with speculation about the duo’s identity, reigniting discussions on the challenges of being LGBTQ+ in Korea’s still-conservative entertainment landscape.
While some dismissed the story as sensationalized gossip, others believe it’s a rare window into the hidden reality of K-pop’s most tightly controlled idols.
Sources: Koreaboo, Instiz, Woman Sense
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