MONSTA X Kihyun was once swept up in a dating rumor with a female K-pop idol, particularly a member of WJSN (or Cosmic Girls).
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MONSTA X Kihyun Dating Rumor: Male Idol Once Liked to a WJSN Member
Back in April 2020, fans of MONSTA X and WJSN were surprised when an exclusive report stating that a member of each group is dating was released.
In particular, Korean media outlet Sports Chosun reported that MONSTA X Kihyun and WJSN Bona are in a relationship. Both idols are both artists under Starship Entertainment, and Sports Chosun said that they have been close friends since their trainee days and started dating five years ago (2015).
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The report also said that Kihyun and Bona were very careful about going on dates, choosing quiet and private locations such as Shinsa-dong and taking drives using Kihyun's car. Moreover, Sports Chosun said that the two idols went on a trip to Jeju Island with their friends.
Furthermore, Sports Chosun reported that MONSTA X Kihyun and WJSN Bona sometimes invited their friends to hang out with them, and that their close friends are aware of their relationship.
Following the exclusive report, Starship Entertainment released an official statement denying the dating rumor of MONSTA X Kihyun and WJSN Bona. The agency clarified that Kihyun and Bona are just a senior and junior of the same agency. They also denied the report that the two dated for five years or went on a trip together.
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While the company gave their stance on the matter, Kihyun and Bona did not speak up about their dating rumor.
After Starship Entertainment's official announcement took place, the internet was in an uproar again as many of the fans were really hoping for Bona and Kihyun to be a couple. Though, as time went by, the dating rumor and everything subsided gradually.
Do you think MONSTA X Kihyun and WJSN Bona would make a lovely couple?
MONSTA X Kihyun's Relationship Status and Ideal Type
To date, nothing has been confirmed about MONSTA X Kihyun being in a relationship with someone. Hence, it can be assumed that the idol remains single.
Concerning Kihyun's ideal type, it remains a mystery even to himself. He's having a hard time identifying what exactly he is looking for in a girl, but first impressions are very important to him.
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Although he does not have a complete list in his mind, he does like cute girls who can do a lot of aegyo (cuteness). He also likes someone who has beautiful eyes and a good sense of humor. He also prefers someone who would look good in hanbok (Korea's traditional clothes).
MONSTA X Kihyun's Recent Activities
On March 15, MONSTA X member Kihyun made his solo debut with his first single album "Voyager," which consists of three songs including the title track of the same name and B-side songs "Comma" and "Rain." The idol took part in writing the lyrics for "Comma."
In the first week, "Voyager" sold a total of 135,436 copies, recording the highest first-week sales of any album by a male soloist released in 2022 (as of March).
On top of that, MONSTA X Kihyun has become the male K-pop soloist with the eighth-highest first-week sales in the history of the Hanteo Chart - bested only by EXO Baekhyun, Kang Daniel, EXO D.O., Kim Ho Joong, EXO's Kai, EXO's Suho, and TVXQ's Yunho.
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Written by Maria Scott
