Agency looking into Taemin dating rumor
Video clips and photographs have been circulating online including those of two people, some claiming to be the pair, hugging and walking arm in arm.
A previous speculation that Taemin and No:ze were dating also emerged in late 2023.
The dancer performed together with the singer for his solo performance of 'Guilty' in November 2023 on a television music chart show. It was her first public appearance in over a year after she was accused of leveraging her image to get sponsorships on Instagram. She is set to join Mnet's upcoming show 'World of Street Women Fighter' next month.
Separately, the veteran idol is set to participate in a concert in Seoul next month along with all members of SHINee.
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