Rumors of a romantic relationship between Jihyo of TWICE and Yoon Sung-bin, a former national skeleton player, were raised on the 25th.

A media outlet reported that they met through the introduction of a mutual acquaintance and have been dating for about a year.

The two appeared on the MBC TV entertainment show "I Live Alone" last year to introduce their daily lives.

Twice's agency, JYP Entertainment, announced that "It is difficult to confirm it due to privacy reasons," about the rumor.

Yoon Sung-bin participated in the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics as a member of the skeleton national team and became the first Asian to win a gold medal in sledding events. He retired from the national team after the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and later began his broadcasting career by appearing on Netflix's "Physical 100."

Meanwhile, Twice is gaining popularity on the global stage, topping the Billboard 200 main album chart in the United States with its 13th mini-album "With YOU-th" earlier this month.

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<Translated by=Jisu Kim (Dispatch)>