On August 7th, a video titled “Han Ji-min ♥ Jannabi’s Choi Jung-hoon: From Fan Admiration to Romance?” was posted on an online community.
In the video, the two are seen sitting side by side at a restaurant in Seoul, gazing in the same direction. With their shoulders touching, Han Ji-min and Choi Jung-hoon displayed a warm and affectionate vibe, confidently enjoying their date without concern for the attention they were attracting.
Another netizen, identified as A, claimed to have known about the couple’s relationship beforehand. A left a comment on a video titled “The Seasons – Choi Jung-hoon’s Night Park” featuring Han Ji-min as a guest, which was uploaded to the YouTube channel “KBS Kpop” in August last year.
The comment read “I think an article will be out soon” and was posted five days prior to the official news. Fans were intrigued by this, and A later mentioned witnessing the couple’s affectionate behavior during a date in Paris, further confirming their relationship.
On the morning of August 8th, Han Ji-min and Choi Jung-hoon officially acknowledged their relationship. Han Ji-min’s agency, BH Entertainment, told Star News, “The two first met through ‘The Seasons – Choi Jung-hoon’s Night Park’ and recently developed into a romantic relationship. Please watch over them with warm eyes.“
Choi Jung-hoon’s agency, Peponi Music, also confirmed to Star News, stating, “After checking with him, it is true that the two met through ‘The Seasons – Choi Jung-hoon’s Night Park’ and have recently begun dating each other. We ask for your warm support.”
