2nd Gen Male Idol Announces Romantic Relationship With Rapper-Turned-Influencer

Teen Top‘s Changjo recently announced that he was dating. Through an Instagram story, he shared the news with fans. It seems that some had already previously suspected as much.

“Hello, Angel and Jerry!

What are you all doing at this hour…? I don’t feel great knowing that because of me, some of you may have felt upset or surprised right at the start of the new year.

I think some of you may already know, while others may have been caught off guard, but I’m sorry, everyone. Whether it’s good news or disappointing news, I’ve always wanted to be the one to tell you first whenever there was a change in my life. I didn’t want this story to come out lightly or carelessly, and I wanted to share it calmly after my thoughts and situation were a bit more organized.

When I think about it, it’s been 16 years since I started this work, and during that long time, I believe we’ve grown together, sharing so many experiences. As you know, I’ve always loved this work and tried to stay consistent, but there were also many moments where I felt emotionally and mentally unstable while continuing my activities. There is someone I’m deeply grateful to, someone who embraced and supported even my shortcomings and helped me turn them into something positive.”

“Going through my early 20s and now facing various concerns in my 30s, I’ve come to think much more deeply about the meaning of the choices I make. Writing this today felt like the right way to express my sincerity toward all of you who have become a source of strength that helped me endure difficult times over more than ten years.

These words do not mean that I am changing how I feel about my work or standing on stage. Rather, both personally and professionally, my heart has become much more stable, and I feel that I’m entering a phase where I can focus even more deeply on the stage and the music I love most. I understand that my choices right now may feel disappointing or hard to understand. I believe that earning your trust and having my sincerity come through will take a lot of effort, and I am fully prepared to keep putting in that effort without stopping.

I will cherish all the messages of support and concern you’ve sent me, and I promise to repay you with good music and performances.

I’m truly sorry for surprising you and for not being able to speak sooner out of fear. Thank you for reading my clumsy words. I hope that 2026 will be filled with nothing but health and happiness for all of you. Thank you always, and I truly love you, Angel and Jerry!”

As for the identity of his girlfriend, it seems to be former rapper Kasper. Kasper once starred on Unpretty Rapstar, later going on to launch several cosmetic brands and now juggles life as an influencer, songwriter, co-CEO and COO.

Kasper posted a photo of the two on a date, tagging Changjo.

With their lovestagrams ongoing, it seems pretty official that the two are a pair! Congratulations to the duo.