Overview

• BigHit Music issued a rare statement on Aug. 31–Sept. 1 confirming a past relationship and stressing the two are not together now.
• The label urged people to stop reckless speculation and to avoid actions that could harm those involved.
• A now-deleted TikTok of Jimin exiting an elevator, reportedly filmed at his residence, triggered privacy and safety concerns among fans.
• Money Today and industry insiders reported the pair dated briefly around Jimin’s December 2023 enlistment and separated soon after, with shared images said to be from that period.
• Coverage notes Song Da-eun has pursued legal action over online harassment, while Jimin completed military service on June 11 and is reported to be preparing for BTS’s 2026 group activities.