BTS Member’s Viral “Dating Rumors” With Top Star Trigger Heated Debate
“Dating rumors” about BTS‘s J-Hope have triggered a heated debate online.
In the past few months, J-Hope has been embroiled in “dating rumors” with actor Gong Yoo, with many fans sharing “proof.” While the posts have gone viral, they have tended to be light-hearted “shipping” of the two top stars, especially after their interactions at the end of 2025.
Yet, while netizens have loved the posts, recent tweets by fans have shared that they believe it’s going too far. One Gong Yoo fan shared their thoughts about the posts and how they went from harmless to netizens creating and spreading lies to fit the narrative.
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
Many fans agreed with the OP, explaining that the “ship” had gone too far and it had even gone as far as people creating fake posts to push the “dating” 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
Yet, some thought netizens were being too dramatic.
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 pic.twitter.com/QoBsePf11i
— ai⁷🍀ARIRANG SEEING BTS (@kootngz) February 11, 2026
The concept of “shipping” stars and starting dating rumors continues to spark mixed reactions.
