On August 31, Big Hit Music released an official statement via Korean media outlets addressing rumors about Jimin’s recent relationship with actress Song Da Eun. The statement confirmed that there had been “mutual affection” in the past but had broken up.
The statement also asked for an end to harassing the actress, which sparked a wave of angry reactions. Fans emphasized that Big Hit Music is Jimin’s agency, not Song Da Eun’s, and that it must protect its artist no matter what.
The statement, which was expected to end the controversy, sparked another wave of questions. Here are the comments from Korean netizens:
- From my perspective, breaking up years ago and then suddenly posting an old video is even weirder. It would’ve been better if they just released a statement right away. And honestly, the woman should explain why she posted that video—why are people blaming Jimin instead? I don’t get it.
- Uh, no. If you read the statement carefully, it doesn’t actually say they broke up years ago. It only says the video was filmed years back. The breakup could’ve been recent.
- Wow… hiding behind the agency until the very end. This is the best you can do? Seriously? Just “stop bothering her!” through a statement? He’s never once addressed fans directly about this and it’s honestly disappointing lol.
- Such lame wordplay lol. All they said was the video is from years ago, and that they’re “not together at present.” Even if they broke up today, that still counts as “at present.”
- She really needs to explain herself. If Jimin’s side is true, then an ex recycling old videos and photos from years ago is honestly creepy. I’ve been through something like that and it almost sent me to therapy.
- With things blowing up this much, shouldn’t he release a personal statement himself by now? Whether they broke up years ago or just yesterday, he went through hell with obsessive fans… yet he still positions himself as the only victim. Honestly, disappointing.
- No way she would’ve posted that kind of video before they broke up. Who would stay with someone after seeing it? She posted it because they broke up and aren’t together anymore.
- Makes sense… if they were still dating, she wouldn’t have uploaded something like that.
- Wow… she posted it like they’re still dating even though they already broke up, and people are still siding with her. Imagine if the roles were reversed—would it be the same?
