3rd Gen Idol Starts Heated Debate After Being Praised For Being “Perfect Example Of How An Idol Should Date”
Apink’s Bomi is receiving praise from netizens following her recent marriage to producer Rado after the couple revealed they had been dating for nine years. In fact, Rado confessed to her two years before they even started dating. After careful consideration, they began their relationship and carefully hid it for the most of her career.
Rather than focusing on the relationship itself, many fans were especially impressed by how Bomi handled both her personal life and career throughout the years. Fans pointed out that despite being in a long-term relationship, Bomi continued promoting, completing schedules, and maintaining her idol activities without allowing her personal life to overshadow her work.
A comment praising her went viral.
“But the fact that she kept her work and private life separate for 10 years, held everything in without letting it affect her work, completed all her schedules, and made it all the way to marriage… I seriously can’t even describe how amazing and thankful that is. This really isn’t easy…”
This sparked a huge debate when another netizen responded that “all idols should do it like this. Don’t date while acting desperate to get caught.” Many fans also called her an exemplary idol in terms of dating.
연애처들키지말고 결혼할거면 말해라 존나 안궁금한데 맨날 티내고 지랄 https://t.co/jl0SSfhF43
— 하하 (@GLlover11) May 18, 2026
Don’t date if you’re going to get caught. Tell us when you’re going to get married. We’re so f*cking not curious, but you’re making it obvious every day.
GLlover11
Some called her out for dating 4 to 5 years into her career.
안 들킨 거 기특해요
근데 4-5년차 때부터 연애한 거 괘씸해요 https://t.co/BR25kPKpSD— 찬란 (@chanlan_h) May 18, 2026
Proud of her that she didn’t get caught, but it bothers me that she began dating from 4 to 5 years into her career.
chanlan_h
Others simply wished their idols did not date.
아니요 그냥 연애는 하지 마세요 https://t.co/oK4PXehgv6
— 앤굽이p (@aaa_nnnddd) May 18, 2026
No, just don’t date.
aaa_nnnddd
The discussion quickly sparked broader conversations online about privacy, idol dating culture, and balancing personal happiness with public careers.
