HYBE Addresses aespa’s Winter Texting ‘Boyfriend’ During Livestream, The Idol Denies Dating Rumors

Today, Sports Kyunghyang has unveiled a leaked internal report from HYBE that mentions Winter from aespa. It states, “There are speculations that she was texting her boyfriend during a live broadcast due to her frequent phone usage.”

In light of this revelation, internet users revisited a livestream conducted by aespa on November 17, 2022, where Winter faced backlash for her constant phone checks. In response to the criticism, she quickly clarified, “I’m not playing on my phone. I’m engaging with your comments!”

The recent leak from HYBE has created a stir within the K-pop scene. Notably, aespa, a group managed by SM Entertainment, is reportedly referenced unfavorably, raising eyebrows and eliciting strong reactions from fans and industry experts.

Additionally, Min Hee Jin previously shared a screenshot revealing conversations between her and Bang Shi Hyuk, HYBE’s chairman. In these messages, he allegedly requested her assistance in helping NewJeans overshadow aespa.

This revelation has angered aespa supporters, who feel that HYBE is making attempts to diminish the group’s standing.

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