Kazuha of LE SSERAFIM and K of &TEAM denied their recent dating rumors. According to them, it was a simple incident that happened between friends.

On the 3rd, an official from HYBE directly refuted the dating rumors from Japan, telling 'Dispatch', "The two people are not dating."

The Japanese weekly magazine 'Shūkan Bunshun' reported Kazuha's dating rumors on this day. They delivered news that Kazuha is dating an idol who is 6 years older than her. They also added that they enjoyed a date at a restaurant in Japan.

Shūkan Bunshun announced the release of additional photos on the 4th. However, HYBE once again emphasized that this was not true.

Meanwhile, &TEAM is the first group presented by HYBE Labels Japan. They debuted with the project '&Audition-The Howling'. The team consists of K, Fuma, Nicholas, EJ, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki.

<Photo=Dispatch DB, HYBE Labels Japan>

<Translated by=Jisu Kim (Dispatch)>