Suspicions surrounding the suddenly emerged dating rumor of Yoona and Jun Ho have been gaining attention in Korea.
On the morning of July 3rd, social media platforms exploded with rumors of Yoona and Jun Ho dating. However, the two’s agencies, SM and JYP Entertainment, have both denied the dating news.
As Yoona and Jun Ho have long been known as close friends and are boasting a strong chemistry in their ongoing drama “King the Land”, the dating rumors have naturally gained huge attention.
However, suspicions about the rumors have emerged, as netizens pointed out that no well-known Korean news sites reported it, even the notorious Dispatch and Sport Seoul. Instead, the dating news emerged from Proof News, a media outlet that was just established in March 2023. Therefore, many fans have speculated that this is a deliberate act of spreading fake news for clout.
On top of this, on the SNS platform Twitter, people have been saying that S** broadcasting station is one of the major investors of Proof News. As a national broadcasting company known for its hit dramas, S** is facing heavy competition from cable networks like tvN or JTBC.
Meanwhile, Yoona and Jun Ho are currently playing the leading roles in “King the Land”, a drama produced and broadcast by JTBC on Saturday and Sunday. Noticeably, a S** drama is being aired on the same day, and thus is considered a direct rival of “King the Land”.
In addition, while the viewership ratings for “King the Land” have been steadily increasing, the drama from S** drama has not yet had a major breakthrough. As a result, netizens believe that S** may be pulling strings behind the recent news.
It’s also worth mentioning that Yoona and Jun Ho’s dating rumor emerged on Monday morning, right after the Sunday episode of “King the Land” achieved a double-digit rating. Naturally, the dating news has taken over the spotlight, overshadowing the new achievement of “King the Land” and potentially negatively affecting the drama.
All in all, these factors lead to speculations that the dating rumor is a “dirty trick” committed by S**, especially amidst its “rating battle” against “King the Land”.
As a result, Yoona and Jun Ho’s fandoms are expressing their anger and mass mailing SM and JYP to demand appropriate measures to protect their idols.
Source: Twitter, VKR
