Cha Eun-woo Engaged, BTS Jimin, Lisa Dating: 5 Rumours Surrounding K-pop Idols in 2024

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

Jimin

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LISA

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Cha Eun-woo

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Kazuha and K

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Jihyo

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Chaeyoung and Zion T

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HyunA and Yong Jun-hyung

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