Korean netizens have been abuzz with speculation following recent allegations of a romantic relationship between BLACKPINK's Rosé and ASTRO's Cha Eunwoo.

The rumors ignited after several photos surfaced online, seemingly showing the two idols nearby.

The controversy peaked on July 18 when a viral post questioning the validity of their alleged relationship spread like wildfire across social media platforms.

Netizens, known for their quick reactions and thorough investigations into such matters, expressed various opinions.

Some netizens dismissed the dating rumours as baseless and unfounded, labelling them sensationalist gossip without any credible evidence to support the claims.

"The rumors are hard to believe. There's no solid proof," commented one skeptic.

Conversely, some remained open to the possibility, citing the idols' common interests and shared circles within the industry. 

• "Is Cha Eunwoo crazy to date Rosé?" 
• "There are more overlaps between Cha Eunwoo and Park Gyu-young, so why do people keep linking Rosé? Rosé suits with a European look."
• "I feel sorry for Rosé"
• "Rosé is rumored to be dating Kang Dong Won... What's really true?" 

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"They are both 97-liners and are known to be acquaintances. It's not entirely impossible," reasoned another user, highlighting the idols' age similarity.

The debate quickly escalated as Rosé and Cha Eunwoo supporters rallied to defend their idols against what they perceived as unjustified scrutiny.

"Stop spreading false rumors about Rosé! She deserves better," demanded a passionate fan, reflecting the protective stance taken by many fans.

• "Apparently Rosé is dating Kang Dongwon... What's the truth?" 
• "Cha Eunwoo's younger brother is a fan of Rosé, and last year he fabricated that he attended a BLACKPINK concert, but this is @@@@@false@@@@@. Cha Eunwoo's younger brother is not a Rosé fan; it's his 'friend' who is a fan of both Rosé and BLACKPINK, so they attended the concert together (Cha Eunwoo's brother went for just one day, while the friend went for both days). All the photos and videos from the BLACKPINK concert were posted by Cha Eunwoo's brother's 'friend' on his own account, but outsiders falsely claimed it was posted by Cha Eunwoo's brother. Also, that friend also likes NCT's Mark and attends NCT concerts; he's just a regular K-pop fan. Just in case there are any more rumors, let me clarify in advance: that friend is male and Korean."
• "Cha Eunwoo's younger brother came to the BLACKPINK concert because he's a fan of Rosé."
• "If you marry Rosé, you can have your wedding here. This is a benefit that not even Lee Jae-yong's daughter can enjoy."

Amidst the heated discussions, netizens also pointed out the role of social media in fueling such speculations.

"YouTube and other platforms sometimes exaggerate these stories. It's important to wait for official statements," advised a cautious observer, urging fellow netizens to rely on verified sources rather than unconfirmed reports.

Currently, neither YG Entertainment nor Fantagio Entertainment, the agencies representing Rosé and Cha Eunwoo, respectively, have issued official statements addressing the dating rumours.

This lack of official confirmation has only added to the uncertainty surrounding the alleged relationship.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.