Taemin (32) of the group SHINee and dancer Noze (29) are caught up in dating rumors, while the agency's confirmation is delayed.
Recently, videos and photos of what appears to be SHINee's Taemin and Noze on a date have rapidly spread across online communities and social media. In the video, the two are seen having a friendly conversation, linking arms, and engaging in natural skinship, including back hugs.
The face of the man presumed to be Taemin is obscured by a hat and scarf, making it hard to see, but he is wearing the same outfit as Taemin in a photo previously posted by SHINee's Key. The photo was posted in December 2023.
Previously, there have been several dating suspicions raised between Taemin and Noze among fans.
Some fans claimed that a voice presumed to be Taemin's was heard in a video conducted by Noze on a fan communication platform. Additionally, there were suspicions that a ring performance Taemin showed at a concert was meant for Noze.
An official from Taemin's agency, One Hundred, responded around 9 AM on the 16th regarding the dating rumors, stating, "We are confirming." However, as of around 3 PM, six hours later, they had not provided any further comments, increasing curiosity about the relationship between the two.
Taemin debuted as a member of SHINee in 2008 and left SM Entertainment, where he had been since his debut, to join Big Planet Made Entertainment. He has been actively working, releasing his solo mini-album 'ETERNAL' last year.
Noze gained popularity after appearing on the Mnet dancer competition program 'Street Woman Fighter' in 2021. She received numerous offers from various broadcasting companies but halted her activities in 2022 due to a controversy over SNS advertising exploitation. After a period of reflection, she resumed her dancing activities with Taeyang's 'Shy!' and returned to broadcasting through Mnet's 'World of Street Woman Fighter' last January.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
