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Park Bo-Gum Clarifies Viral 'In Love' Remark About I-DLE’s Minnie

The actor-musician explained his admiration was for Minnie's vocal talent during a 2023 performance, not a romantic confession, after online speculation surged.

Park Bo-gum spoke about I-DLE's Minnie. (Instagram/Park Bo-gum and Minnie)
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Overview

  • Park Bo-Gum revealed on his music talk show, The Seasons: Cantabile, that he 'fell in love' with Minnie’s voice during their 2023 Music Bank performance in Mexico.
  • During the episode, I-DLE appeared as guests to promote their latest comeback and discuss their recent rebranding from (G)I-DLE to I-DLE.
  • Initial media reports mischaracterized his comment as a romantic confession, fueling widespread online fan reactions and rumors of a potential romance.
  • Clarifications later confirmed that his remark was solely about Minnie's vocal talent during their unrehearsed collaboration on 'Remember Me.'
  • The viral moment highlights the dynamics of K-pop fandoms, media framing, and the rapid spread of celebrity-related narratives online.