Earlier, YG Entertainment had to give their statement regarding BIGBANG T.O.P's dating rumor with rookie actress, Kim Gavin.
K-pop idols that are dragged into scandals or rumors are often backed by their labels, and most of the time, the audience waits for agencies to release official statements on this. Dating rumors are one of the hottest topics that usually make a huge buzz among netizens.
This being said, YG Entertainment has made a lot of press releases to respond to such issues, but there are times that the fans would raise their eyebrows on the kind of explanation that they provide.
Here are some of the compilation of the agency's statements to dating rumors involving its artists that certainly made the K-pop fans raise their eyebrows.
BIGBANG Taeyang and Actress Min Hyorin's Dating Rumor
"Taeyang has been single most of his life. Even fans are getting worried."
EXO Kai and BLACKPINK Jennies Dating Rumor
"We have no idea about it. We are checking the facts."
On the said matter, SM said that the two became fond of each other.
BIGBANG G-Dragon's Dating Rumors
"The two are simply workmates. Please verify. Thank you."
"G-Dragon laughed while stating that the rumors are false and have no sense. G-Dragon is currently busy preparing his solo album and hardly goes out."
"It was just a joke." - referring to Daragon Ship that shook the hearts of the fans.
"Since it is the artist's personal life, it is hard to verify."
"Officially, we have nothing to say about it."
WINNER Mino and Former 2NE1 CL's Dating Rumor
"It's so absolutely ridiculous. The news is of unverified gossip, and to sum up, the evidence shared is fictitious."
Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung
"After they have become close companions, well, they are now dating."
iKON Yunyheong and Daisy's Dating Rumor
"With interest in each other, both met a couple of times. However, they are not dating."
BIGBANG T.O.P and Kim Gavin's Dating Rumor
"It is hard for us to release a confirmation about our artist's personal lives. We are aiming for your understanding."
Taeyang and Min Hyorin became a real-life married couple in 2018, but their relationship started as a huge dating gossip.
Dara and G-Dragon are among the most talked-about ships that fans still wonder if both have gone beyond their long-term friendship.
Needless to say, being the agency of these public figures, speaking up on behalf of them is not a piece of cake. Plus, sometimes, their words would boomerang towards them and become the target of blame.
Meanwhile, YG Entertainment's roster of talents continues to dominate the K-pop industry, such as the much-awaited comeback of the sensational group, BLACKPINK, and the debut of rookie group TREASURE.
