Rumors about K-pop idol Taemin dating female dancer Noze have resurfaced online since the news first broke last year. This speculation resurfaced online as a result of a photo that allegedly captured two individuals, whom netizens perceived to be Taemin and Noze, walking together at a close pace with their hands intertwined.
According to reports from South Korean news outlet OSEN, Noze’s entertainment agency, Big Planet Made (BPM), gave an official statement concerning the conjectures spread on the internet. The statement reads:
We apologize for the delay in confirmation due to Taemin's busy schedule. The two are close colleagues who have worked together.
Further, they added,
'We politely ask that you refrain from excessive speculation in the future,'
The statement was shared with OSEN by the idols’ agency on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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Since the image hit the internet, netizens have shown support for the alleged affair, admonishing the media and netizens to let these K-idols be. Kpop Charts on X, formerly Twitter, shared the news about BPM Entertainment's response to the alleged dating rumor, and netizens had a lot to say.
A comment from X user @Baelvnx reads
“People need to mind their business and let idols date whoever they want without judging or worst. Whether it’s a rumor or facts. They ain’t gotta come out with a statement confirming or denying anything. It’s their life.”
Another commenter on X @im_rashh shared her opinions on the post made by Kpop Charts:
“Post about how amazing it’s his world tour being or the fact he’s doing better without SM. We’re interested in him as what he is: as an artist. We don’t care about his personal life, and it’s actually very disrespectful, let him be!”
Based on information provided by OSEN, rumors surrounding the relationship between Taemin of SHINee and 29-year-old Korean star Noze sprang up after Netizens allegedly heard a masculine voice presumed to be Taemin’s from a video clip posted by Noze.
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More presumptions were made when Noze was allegedly spotted amongst the audience at Taemin’s concert, which was held last year. Also, a photograph showing the two seemingly dressed in similar outfits and piercings was posted by a fan, hence fuelling the ongoing rumor.
Even though media agencies and netizens have dropped their two cents on this controversy, the SHINee star has remained silent from the start of this rumor. Noze, on the other hand, has also decided to lay low, taking a hiatus from everything entertainment-related.
According to reports from the South Korean TV channel Mnet, Noze would be making her comeback to the big screen, as she would star on the channel’s forthcoming show, “World of Street Women Fighter”, which is expected to start airing in May.