Netizens are buzzing about the contrasting responses from JYP Entertainment regarding TWICE's dating rumors.

As announced, JYP Entertainment speedily confirmed TWICE member Chaeyoung's relationship with Zion.T, following rumored reports of their six-month-long romance. Similarly, The Black Label also confirmed the reports.

However, when it comes to TWICE's Jihyo and her dating rumors with the formerly active Olympic skeleton racer Yun Sung Bin, JYP Entertainment has maintained a more ambiguous stance, stating, "It is difficult to verify because it is a private matter."

The speed and clarity of the official responses differ between Chaeyoung's and Jihyo's cases, sparking speculation among netizens. Some suggest it could be related to Jihyo's past public relationship with Kang Daniel, the recent case involving aespa's Karina, and the individual consent of the two TWICE members.

Read the reactions below:

"It is probably because they saw what happened to Karina and tried to wait and see. But with Chaeyoung's case, they saw that the fandom was very open and respectful of the relationship and so they decided to 'OK' it immediately..."

"TWICE has many years under their belt now, so they should be free to date... The ban on dating for idols is usually valid for 3 years and so people don't really care afterwards..."

"Jihyo probably did not consent to publicly confirming the relationship while Chaeyoung told the company that she didn't care haha"

"Jihyo had to admit to the relationship once after having had candid pictures taken, but that did not turn out for the best... So I'm sure she doesn't want to go public with her relationship. On the other hand, Chaeyoung used to be in a private relationship with a tattoo artist, and she's usually open about things like this. So it was probably better for her to go public with Zion.T...but either way, we don't care as much since this is not their first time."

"We'd understand even if idols were to get married or something after having been active for a decade"

"I wish people would stop exclusive reports on other people's dating lives... I am the person who is the most desperate here..."

"Chaeyoung debuted when she was underage and worked hard 'till now, so who even cares if she dates publicly or privately?"

"Jihyo might continue to be active as a singer under the JYP label but perhaps Chaeyoung might not stay. So there might be some differences there regarding the company's attitude"

"Well, of course Jihyo already experienced this once so she would be more careful"

"I can't believe it will be TWICE's 10th debut anniversary next year"

"This is Chaeyoung's first time going public so they might be taking it a bit easy~"

"Lol, am I the only one to think that the freedom for TWICE to date is long overdue"

What are your thoughts?