NCT Star’s “Dating Rumors” With Popular Actor Spark Shock, Photos Resurface
Old photos of NCT 127’s Johnny and actor Byeon Woo Seok have resurfaced online following the idol’s recent comments and netizens are now joking that the two might be more than friends.
The playful pictures, originally taken in 2024, show the stars looking so close that many netizens couldn’t help but tease that they looked like a couple. Johnny’s words only solidified the appearance of “dating rumors” further!
In the viral shots, Johnny and Byeon Woo Seok can be seen laughing, posing together, and even sharing a piggyback moment, which quickly became the center of attention.
NCT Johnny instagram update with Wooseok pic.twitter.com/XYf1j5NE2T
— j. (@fallinbeen) December 28, 2024
The “rumors” only grew stronger when Johnny recently commented on their relationship during an interview. When questioned by StarNews, the NCT star revealed how the two stars became friends. Instead of ending the chatter, however, his easygoing response only made fans double down on the jokes.
We got close while working out. We’re friends who cheer each other on.
— NCT’s Johnny
this worded like they're addressing dating rumors https://t.co/LgEb4bfwnN
— 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 🌷🕊 (@janeyzusak) October 5, 2025
His words quickly went viral among Korean netizens, who responded with allegations of dating rumors.
- “Wow, I was honestly shocked.. I thought it was a dating rumor lol.”
- “LOL are they dating or what”
- “With that kind of response, I’d say it’s basically confirmed lol.”
- “I really thought it was a dating rumor lololol”
- “Be happy, you two LMAO”
- “Are they dating or what lol”
