ENHYPEN's Jungwon has directly addressed recent dating rumors, and Korean netizens have been quick to react. 

On December 12, the idol took to Weverse to hold a live-streaming session to speak candidly with his fans. During the broadcast, Jungwon openly communicated with fans and denied the dating rumors.

He responded, "In the comments, people are asking if I'm dating, but no, I am not dating. Some people said something about me smoking but I don't smoke either. I don't know how the people who posted these would handle the consequences but I am not dating and I don't smoke."

Jungwon's candid response has sparked widespread attention and discussion online where Korean netizens are commending his openness.

They commented:

"Face it head-on."

"What's wrong with dating? Let's start fixing the bizarre aspects of idol culture."

"He's able to be this confident because he has nothing to hide."

"I love Jungwon."

"Both of them denied the dating rumors. So it must be that they are not dating."

"I like how open he is."

"Jungwon, fighting."

"Wow, this is the first time I’ve seen someone respond like this lol. The confidence is insane. Fans must love it when he speaks like that."

"It must be so hard living as an idol."

"What if he dated? Who cares. Let him be."

"He's a real man. I love his confidence."

"I support Jungwon."

"I love how he responded straight away."

"I'm starting to like him."

"He is facing this so openly and head-on. It's so impressive."

"This is a day and era where everything can be fabricated."

"He's really amazing."

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