On August 31, Jimin’s agency BigHit Music stated, “The artist and the individual (Song Da-eun) were once acquainted with mutual feelings in the past, but that was several years ago, and they are not currently in a romantic relationship.” The agency further explained, “Out of respect for Jimin’s private life and the individual involved, we refrained from commenting. However, due to the rise of speculative reports and false rumors surrounding the artist’s personal life, we were inevitably compelled to clarify the minimal facts.”

Prior to this, on August 27, Song Da-eun had uploaded a TikTok video showing her time with Jimin. The footage included her waiting in front of an elevator and Jimin’s face being clearly visible as they interacted with a warmth that suggested they were more than just acquaintances. This post seemed to solidify public assumptions about their relationship, especially as Jimin had previously remained silent.

The pair were first rumored to be dating in 2022, and Song Da-eun had since fueled speculation by sharing multiple posts on social media that fans believed hinted at Jimin. Her recent video gave the impression that she was confirming their romance publicly. However, with BigHit’s official statement, it has now been confirmed that while Jimin and Song Da-eun were indeed close in the past, they have long since parted ways.

Song Da-eun has endured harsh criticism and malicious comments from fans ever since the rumors surfaced. In May, she even exposed hateful messages comparing her to Jimin, expressing her frustration: “You send me emails pretending to be logical, asking why I should constantly be criticized. People are not to be ranked by ‘status.’ Every human being has inherent dignity, and relationships should be about understanding that.”

More recently, during a late-night livestream, she became emotional while addressing the toll of online hate, saying, “It’s all because of you guys,” and struggled to continue speaking, revealing her stress.

Netizens now speculate that Song Da-eun’s decision to post the video may have been her way of closing the chapter once and for all, making their breakup official in the public eye. Reactions online include comments such as: “She really suffered from the hate comments,” “That was the final full stop to the relationship,” “Jimin’s fans should stop harassing her now,” and “Everyone who spread hate owes her an apology.”

Sources: nate