BTS Member’s Viral Dating Speculation With Leading Celebrity Sparks Intense Discussion
BTS’s J-Hope is facing backlash over “dating rumors” with actor Gong Yoo.
The controversy started with fans sharing posts claiming J-Hope and Gong Yoo were dating. Many took these claims as light-hearted shipping after their recent interactions late last year.
Soon after, some fans spoke out against the rumors calling them disrespectful and harmful. A Gong Yoo fan tweeted how the situation “has gone too far” and that fans don’t accept lies involving their idol.
I really HATE having to do this, but the situation has gone too far.
We, Gong Yoo’s fans, do not accept his name being involved in lies, just as I believe no fandom likes it when the same is done to their idols.
We have always had a good relationship with ARMYs, but some are…
— Gong Yoo Archive (@ggyoo_rkive) February 11, 2026
Other fans agreed the “ship” went beyond jokes. Some even accused certain fans of creating fake posts to push the narrative.
Thank you very much for addressing this. This “SHIP” has gone too far. And those who are circulating these lies are not j-hope’s fans, they are shippers, they are here just for this nonsense that they have created for their enjoyment. Please understand we all are not like that.
— Human HopeIndu ミ (@Indrani81830413) February 11, 2026
Just a passing joke is okay, but some ppl really dnt know when to stop. Thank you for addressing this. And we too have a problem with shippers (btwn two bts members) in this fandom. We call them shippers solely, not army.
— Luaii⁷/⦿☰☲ (@saizarluaii1881) February 11, 2026
It was supposed to be a fun one twt joke and people are really making it into a whole thing. I don’t understand why people don’t know when things are taken too far.
— AgustGirang ⁷ ⦿ ☰ ☲_BangtanGC_MadSatur (@AgustGee3275) February 11, 2026
Turns out shippers are making fake “insta update” to float a ship they believe to be absolutely real and want to get hit tweets.
I like them both too but it’s just disrespectful to the artists if you are crossing boundaries to prove a ship.
— Shal (@RetroHope11) February 11, 2026
Anyone who loves and appreciates j-hope an agrees with your statement.. we are so done with ppl creating lies involving j-hope ..
— Emylee41 ミ (@Emylee4111) February 11, 2026
As the situation heated up, some fans said people were overreacting.
yall need to unclench. anyways gong yoo and hobi kiss on the mouth https://t.co/m9PFOcaHPa
— star ⦿ ☰ ☲ | seeing bts (@bangtanpilled) February 11, 2026
i thought this was a copy pasta but they’re being deadass https://t.co/gZtqPi8QHW https://t.co/QoBsePf11i
— ai⁷ARIRANG SEEING BTS (@kootngz) February 11, 2026
The debate over shipping and rumors involving J-Hope and Gong Yoo continues to divide the fandom.