Leaked Photos of Popular 4th-Gen Idol with Ex-Boyfriend Spark Controversy, Fans Come to Her Defense

The photos of a well-known female idol with her pre-debut love interest were leaked, causing a stir among fans.

On May 21, a user on X account shared leaked photos of tripleS Kim YooYeon before her official debut. The user claimed that they were in a relationship before she became a K-pop idol and ended things once she entered the music industry.

The photos captured the former couple enjoying a swim in a pool and also going on a date inside a building.

Kim Yoo-yeon’s love star appeared before she left the public. I’m not surprised. I think it was just because she was a new member. pic.twitter.com/v8A6w44mvZ

— SUPADUPA (@SUPADUPAMY) May 21, 2024

It’s so pretty at this time… . If you study well with that face… Just unconditional envy https://t.co/uBeuxFFbaG pic.twitter.com/JK9b4zLqAA

— 지둥 (@jidung0707) May 21, 2024

Upon discovering photos of the female idol wearing identical outfits on her social media account, fans were able to confirm that it was indeed her.

Typically, Korean fans are shocked upon discovering that their beloved idols are in a relationship or have been in one before.

Many K-pop idols have been apologizing and taking breaks from their activities as a form of “reflection,”as if they have committed a crime.

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At first, it was believed that YooYeon would face the same negative energy and criticism as she is one of the most popular members of tripleS, a rising 4th-gen girl group with 24 members.

In addition, she serves as the leader for the sub-units Acid Angel from Asia, EVOLution, and ACID EYES, which gained widespread recognition for their hit tracks such as “Generation,””Rising,”and “Girls’ Capitalism.”

Surprisingly, the leaked photos of her with her ex-boyfriend garnered a different response from K-netizens, who condemned the individuals responsible for sharing them.

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Despite not having officially debuted yet, Kim YooYeon was already a well-known and admired student at Ehwa University, earning the title of “Goddess of Ehwa University.”She pursued her studies in the prestigious Science Department at the university.

It is not impossible that she has dated before, given her attractive appearance, charming personality, and intelligence.

K-Netz playfully remarked that they would have been equally astonished if she had truly remained single throughout her life, given her exceptional beauty.

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These are some of the responses from supporters:

“It doesn’t seem like there will be any damage at all. She dated them when she wasn’t thinking about becoming a celebrity, and from the beginning, their fans saw the feeling of being a ‘god class’ as their charm.”

“It’s before debut, what’s wrong? Isn’t it strange that she doesn’t date with that face?”

“Wow, it’s creepy that they’re taking pictures of all that and keeping it.”

“I don’t think there will be any major damage? Are there any fans who thought she never had a boyfriend in the first place?”

“Isn’t this a popular, top-ranked member who flirts with both male and female fans through pseudo-relationships? I think there are some fans who have a lesbian tendency, but those fans must have been a bit shocked. They shouldn’t get too caught up in the fact that she turned out to be not a lesbian.”

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In the meantime, tripleS made their group comeback in May with “Assemble 24,”where they performed as a whole group, starting with S1 and ending with S24.

Their inaugural full-length album, “Assemble 24,”comprises of 10 captivating tracks that embellish their first complete album, including the lead single, “Girls Never Die.”

This song, titled “Gravity,”was selected through a vote by WAV (official fandom name) and showcases the girls’ unbreakable determination in the face of challenges and adversity. It was a collaboration between the group and VENDORS and EL CAPITXN, the masterminds behind their previous hits such as “Generation”and “Girls Capitalism.”