SHINee member Taemin is once again at the center of dating rumors, this time with dancer Noze, after a series of intimate photos allegedly showing the two on a date began circulating online.

Recently, images shared across online communities appear to show a man resembling Taemin and a woman believed to be Noze enjoying a casual outing. In the photos, the pair can be seen walking arm-in-arm and sharing a back hug, prompting speculation about their relationship status.

Netizens quickly connected the dots, suggesting that the man is Taemin based on prior social media posts and appearances. The two have been linked before, with rumors dating back to when Noze worked as a backup dancer for Taemin during his 2023 promotions.

Noze, who rose to fame through Mnet’s 'Street Woman Fighter', had been embroiled in controversy over alleged mistreatment of small business advertisers, which led to a 9-month hiatus from the spotlight. She later resumed activities by joining Taeyang on stage as a dancer for his track "Shoong!" on SBS’s Inkigayo, and shortly after, performed again with Taemin on his Guilty stage.

Given their repeated professional collaborations and now the emergence of seemingly intimate public sightings, fans are once again questioning whether the two stars are more than colleagues. However, as of now, neither Taemin nor Noze’s agencies have released an official statement addressing the rumors.

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