A playful post predicting that BTS member J-Hope and actor Gong Yoo could be featured as Dispatch's next celebrity couple went viral on social media, prompting laughter and speculation from fans.

Korean outlet Dispatch is known for revealing high-profile celebrity couples at the start of each year, often generating buzz across the country and online.

Ahead of January 1, a user on X (formerly Twitter) jokingly suggested that Dispatch would announce J-Hope and Gong Yoo as a couple. The post quickly gained traction and included follow-up tweets presenting "evidence" to support the humorous claim.

"This only means one thing in Korea #real #nojoke #couple 🤫," tweeted the original poster, adding images from various fan observations.

Koreaboo noted that fans and netizens engaged with the joke, highlighting supposed interactions between the two stars at recent events. "They're neighbors too btw. Hoseok went knocking on his door for sugar and got smth better," joked one user, referencing a viral image from their local interactions.

Other posts shared humorous "evidence" connecting the idol and actor, such as shared appearances at events and playful commentary on social media interactions. One netizen added, "I mean weren't they glued by hips at LV after party too," fueling the comedic speculation.

While many recognized the tweets were purely for entertainment, others joined in the fun by highlighting additional coincidences, like recent Louis Vuitton event sightings and playful fan-created content. Another user wrote, "Big boy and his twink... the streets are YEARNING for middle aged yaoi." (Dispatch)

The viral post demonstrates the enthusiasm and creativity of K-pop and Korean drama fandoms, where even fictional scenarios quickly become viral talking points. Fans emphasized that while no actual Dispatch announcement exists, the humorous speculation alone was enough to generate widespread online attention.

Despite the playful nature of the post, it shows how fans engage with celebrity culture in Korea, blending social media, events, and imagined storylines to create viral content that captivates global audiences.