3rd Gen Girl Group Star’s Vacation Photos With Her Girlfriend Become A Hot Topic
Former WA$$UP member Jiae is drawing attention online after sharing new vacation photos with her girlfriend.
The singer, who has been open about her sexuality since 2021, and the sweet photos shared on her social media instantly gained attention.

On August 12, Jiae posted a series of snapshots from a summer getaway to Bangkok, Thailand, on her personal Instagram.
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In the pictures, she’s seen in a simple white sleeveless dress, holding a bouquet, while her girlfriend — wearing a crisp white shirt and sunglasses perched on her head — poses beside her.

Another shot shows Jiae holding her girlfriend’s hand, adding to the sweet and intimate feel of the post. She captioned it with, “My soulmate #lgbt.”
The photos swiftly became a hot topic and reached the top of Naver’s most read articles of the day.
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This isn’t the first time Jiae’s relationship has been at the center of attention. Earlier this year, she faced a wave of hate after uploading another affectionate photo dump with her girlfriend.
The post became the subject of an article from popular Korean outlet OSEN, and the comment section quickly filled with negative remarks — some even targeting her girlfriend’s short hairstyle.
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Rather than ignore the backlash, Jiae addressed it head-on. She posted a screenshot of the comment section with her own pointed response:
This isn’t cross-dressing. She’s just a cool-looking woman. In same-sex relationships, it’s still woman-to-woman. The level of knowledge here…
— Jiae
WA$$UP debuted in 2013 and officially disbanded in 2019. Since then, Jiae has pursued solo music activities, sharing much of her work and personal life through platforms like YouTube and Instagram.