Controversy resurfaced this week after a viral post alleged that a Chinese sasaeng plans to release new "evidence" claiming BTS's Jimin and actress Song Da Eun are in a secret relationship.
The rumor continues to gain traction among some online communities, despite previous denials and fans calling such claims baseless.
According to Koreaboo, the speculation emerged after an online poster (OP) on Nate Pann claimed a sasaeng was threatening to reveal additional proof, allegedly including videos of Jimin and Song Da Eun's dog — a pet frequently visible on the actress's social media accounts.
The Nate Pann post was widely shared, and, once again, users commented on a range of those posts, questioning the authenticity of the OP's images and videos. Then, given the prominence of the OP's post, many quotes from netizens on whether the content had been altered.
One commenter expressed strong skepticism. "Where did you run some low-grade AI that leaves out the tattoo under the ear, lol. Sometimes the dog's hind legs are there, sometimes not, lol. Look at the IDs, they're all Jungkook akgaes, right? Don't deny it. You call everything about your fave AI, so why are you bringing something this obviously made with a low-grade app? It's embarrassing. Can't you read Korean? Stop harassing people.."
Another Nate Pann user reacted with disbelief over the rumored pairing. The commenter stated, "It really is a combination I never could've imagined."
The same user expressed frustration with what they viewed as escalating fan drama.
The commenter added, "Doesn't matter if it's a sasaeng or whatever — the woman herself posted a video of the house to prove it, lolololol." "Tell them to go to a hospital first." "Hey, knock it off." "Seriously, someone else's post that a real sasaeng uploaded is making the OP suffer a lot. The pain of creation."
As the discussion continued on Nate Pann, many fans insisted the alleged "evidence" appeared AI-generated, while others argued that the OP merely highlighted publicly posted material.
The debate highlights the ongoing tension between celebrity privacy, fan speculation, and the rapid spread of unverified claims on social platforms.
