On March 14, photos surfaced of BLACKPINK’s Rosé and ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo dining together at a venue, sparking speculation that the two might be dating.

However, fans were quick to clarify that the two stars were attending a dinner hosted by Saint Laurent, a brand for which both serve as ambassadors. Given their shared role, it is common for them to meet at various events. The photos alone do not confirm a romantic relationship between the 1997-born idols, and the speculation quickly faded in the midst of the media storm surrounding Kim Soo-hyun. Many netizens even joked that rumors of Rosé and Cha Eun Woo dating weren’t enough to “save” Kim Soo-hyun from the controversy.

Both Rosé and Cha Eun Woo are among the hottest K-pop stars today. According to Koreaboo, dating rumors between the two have been circulating since 2021, with fans pointing out several “lovestagram” moments, matching Instagram posts, and instances of them hanging out together. In 2023, Eun Woo was even rumored to have traveled all the way to the U.S. to support Rosé at Coachella, the world’s biggest music festival.

Despite the speculation, neither of their agencies has commented on the rumors, leaving them as mere fan theories. Recently, Rosé and Cha Eun Woo have been seen together more frequently at events due to their shared brand ambassadorship with Saint Laurent, further fueling fans’ curiosity about the nature of their relationship.