SHINee’s Minho and Red Velvet Irene’s Recent Interactions Spark Dating Rumors — Netizens React
Recent interactions between SHINee‘s Minho and Red Velvet‘s Irene have renewed dating rumors.
Earlier this year, netizens noticed interactions between the two idols during SM Entertainment’s SMTOWN concerts in January, and clips of them went viral.
MY 91 LINERS 😭 Irene lost her balance and accidentally touched Minho, then Minho ruffled Irene's hair 😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/3v8S9Cze2Y
— 🌊👁💧👄💧👁💦 (@rvparade) January 12, 2025
The idols, along with many other under SM Entertainment, recently performed in Mexico City for the SMTOWN Live 2025 world tour.
This time around, interactions between Minho and Irene also seemed to fuel thoughts that they may be in a relationship. In a video taken of another idol, Minho and Irene can be seen in the back, with Minho holding her arm and jumping around to get her to wave.
250510#시온 #SION #シオン#엔시티위시 #NCT #NCTWISH pic.twitter.com/LqDJnrWrof
— 逆夢 (@sakayumeon) May 10, 2025
Some also pointed out how he seemed to stick beside her during the ending. Her attendance at his events last was also pointed out on an online post detailing the “proof” of their relationship.
They not even trying to hide it I’m crying 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/3ZV9pl4Zto
— Ezra🍀 (@alwaysalImylife) May 10, 2025
i love it when irene always came to support minho at his first fanmeet and now his first solo concert 🥹💖 pic.twitter.com/xqiL7R49nq
— feb💎 (@acupofcooffee) November 30, 2024
While netizens often spot small interactions between idols and make connections, this time many were quick to shut them down. Many felt that the two simply have a close friendship, and it is bad to make assumptions over interactions between male and female idols.
Netizens recently reacted to Red Velvet’s performance as three, which you can read about below.
