LE SSERAFIM Kim Chaewon was rumored to be dating a handsome rapper after Japanese media posted THESE photos.
The following is the response of the idol’s agency & rapper.
LE SSERAFIM Kim Chaewon Involved In Dating Rumors With Rapper Following THIS Photo
Kim Chaewon, leader of LE SSERAFIM, is reportedly dating a rapper.
(Photo: KIM CHAEWON OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM PAGE)
On January 18, a major Japanese weekly magazine called Bunshun hinted at noon (local time) revealing the dating life of “world-class” idols.
In Japan, Bunshun is famous for exposing the private lives of Japanese artists as well as government officials. It was founded in 1959 and is the country’s largest weekly magazine, selling 570,000 copies.
(Photo: Today’s Money)
LE SSERAFIM Chaewon Relationship Status 2023: The Truth About ‘Dating’ Photos With Rappers
Because of this, expectations were high for who would be the main character, but everyone was surprised to find out that it was none other than Kim Chaewon!
According to the media, the singer of “ANTIFRAGILE” saw a handsome rapper Aand shared seven photos via paid internet sites.
Denying LE SSERAFIM Dating Rumors Kim Chaewon + Rapper Party
(Photo: Bushun)
LE SSERAFIM Chaewon Relationship Status 2023: The Truth About ‘Dating’ Photos With Rappers
(Photo: Chaewon, Sakura (Weverse))
LE SSERAFIM Chaewon Relationship Status 2023: The Truth About ‘Dating’ Photos With Rappers
However, “proofis considered a “disgrace” to the Japanese media because all the photos released are clearly Photoshopped.
In fact, one of the pieces of evidence is a cropped photo of Chaewon when she takes a selfie with Sakura, her co-star. The photo was flipped and pasted with the rapper’s face.
In another photo, Chaewon is seen sitting and smiling alone with the man, with romantic messages. However, it can be seen that the photos were heavily edited using the crop and layer tools, and the color grading was also done to suit the overall look of the two different photos combined into one.
(Photo: Insight)
LE SSERAFIM Chaewon Relationship Status 2023: The Truth About ‘Dating’ Photos With Rappers
(Photo: Today’s Money)
LE SSERAFIM Chaewon Relationship Status 2023: The Truth About ‘Dating’ Photos With Rappers
(Photo: Today’s Money)
LE SSERAFIM Chaewon Relationship Status 2023: The Truth About ‘Dating’ Photos With Rappers
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In response, the rapper via direct message clarified the rumors, stating:
“That is completely untrue (dating rumours). (The photos) are all taken. Yes, it’s because I’m a fan. I can’t reach you because I’m in Japan (media). Please send a message.”
The man was also shocked by the reports and firmly confirmed that he was not dating LE SSERAFIM Kim Chaewon.
Turns out the rapper photoshopped the photos himself the way fans do their idols; however, this was taken seriously by the Japanese media.
(Photo: Wikitree)
LE SSERAFIM Chaewon Relationship Status 2023: The Truth About ‘Dating’ Photos With Rappers
Following the man in the photo’s statement that it was “synthetic”, the agency also denied the romantic relationship rumors by releasing a short statement.
Music Source says:
“The dating reports are not true.”
(Photo: Kim Chae Won (SBS PD Note))
As the rumors circulated online, netizens responded by saying:
- “What do you do with a photoshop photo?”
- “Why do you believe in reporting romance rumors?”
- “Funny that the Japanese media announced that they are reporting romance rumors of K-pop stars, but the evidence is photographed.”
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
