NCT's Jaehyun Clarifies Vacation Photo Dating Rumors: 'My dearest cousin'

NCT member Jaehyun has directly addressed dating rumors that arose from his vacation photos on SNS. Regarding the woman in the photos, he explained in English that she is his first cousin, not a romantic partner, by stating, "My dearest cousin."

Dating rumors spread after SNS vacation photos released on the 26th

On the 26th, Jaehyun shared photos of himself enjoying a vacation at the sea through his SNS account. The released photos included shots of Jaehyun enjoying the ocean in swimwear, alongside a scene where he is standing next to a woman wearing a bikini.

Immediately after the posts went up, speculation spread across online communities and SNS that the woman in the photos might be Jaehyun's partner. As curiosity regarding the identity of the person in the photos grew, dating rumors followed.

Directly explaining the relationship with the phrase "My dearest cousin"

As the dating rumors spread, Jaehyun corrected the facts through direct communication. Explaining his relationship with the woman in the photos, he left the phrase "My dearest cousin" in English.

This was a direct clarification that the woman in the photo is not a lover but a close first cousin. Through this post, Jaehyun blocked unnecessary misunderstandings by letting fans know he was spending time with his family.

Misunderstanding cleared after reports continued on the afternoon of the 26th

Related reports continued from the afternoon of the 26th, and after Jaehyun's clarification, the fact that the woman in the photo was his first cousin was shared online. Fans confirmed his quick explanation, while some expressed regret that time spent with family had been misunderstood.

NCT Jaehyun has been steadily communicating with fans while balancing group and solo activities. Although this incident began with vacation photos posted on his personal SNS, the controversy was brought to an early end as Jaehyun explicitly specified the relationship.