Is Kim Yoo-Jung dating V from BTS? Here are all the dating rumors

Dating speculation around BTS members has always operated under tight scrutiny, with almost no confirmed relationships surfacing since the group’s 2013 debut. The same pattern held for one January rumor linking V to actress Kim Yoo-Jung, sparked by unrelated subway photos that fans tried to stitch together. No evidence ever materialized, and the story faded without confirmation from either side.

Number one fan

This is not the first time V has been romantically linked to someone. The BTS superstar was reportedly close with a fan named “Hi” in 2015, and many speculated that the pair could be having a secret romance. There is a bit more evidence to support this rumor, however. V repeatedly posted screenshots of what Hi uploaded on social media, and was seen wearing a ring that Hi reportedly sent him as a gift. The BTS singer exchanged several gifts with Hi, including an iPhone that he was seen using during several live streams. Representatives for BTS’s record label, Big Hit Entertainment, denied the rumors. “While it’s true that Taehyung and a mysterious girl are just fan and star’s relationship, as far as we know they were never dating,” the reps stated. “We don’t know how these rumors got out, but we suspect that the girl created a scandal to media play her delusion. Please focus your attention on Bangtan Boys’ upcoming album instead.”

Struggling to connect

V has been quiet about his romantic interests since skyrocketing to fame, but he has touched on his feelings toward love and relationships during group Q&A sessions. The singer was asked for advice on a crumbling friendship and he responded by saying, “If you want to make-up, do it, but if you don’t, don’t. If you feel like that person wants to make up, just accept/receive it.” V also responded to a query about struggling to meet new people. “I understand [what you mean]. I feel the same way,” he wrote. “When I was younger, I used to like going up to and meeting new people . . . What I feel is that there are so many people who see me as ‘V,’ not Kim Taehyung. So I feel like I’ve changed a lot because of stuff like this . . . I only have my people now.”

Unlucky history

The K-pop star has also been forthright with his unlucky dating history. He told fans that he was in love with a girl when he was younger and planned to tell her how he felt, but she never picked up the phone when he called. During a radio interview, V claimed that he had never been in a relationship for more than twenty days. “I've never been in a serious relationship,” V explained. “Actually, I couldn’t refuse a confession. I think that’s the reason why I have never been in a relationship for more than twenty days.” V told the interviewer that his ideal partner is someone who appears cold but actually has a warm heart. He added that his dream girlfriend would be kind & respectful to her parents, and would be able to help him manage his finances. V went as far as to name English actress Kaya Scodelario as being “close” to his ideal type.

Kim Yoo-jung's Recent Projects and Co-Star Dynamics

Kim Yoo-Jung’s career moved forward with lead roles that kept her in the spotlight and occasionally paired her with new co-stars. In 2025 she starred opposite Hwang In-youp in the drama Dear X, and her agency later confirmed the pair had begun a serious relationship that developed from their on-set collaboration. Earlier that year she addressed online chatter linking her to another co-star, Kim Do-hoon, after a group trip photo circulated; she laughed off the claim at a press event and called it unfounded. Similar speculation has attached her name to actors such as Song Kang from My Demon, though none of those pairings produced confirmation. The pattern shows how quickly co-star photos turn into dating talk and how quickly agencies and performers push back when the claims lack substance.

V's Post-2020 Rumor Landscape

V’s name has continued to surface in unverified pairings long after the original subway story. Persistent speculation with BLACKPINK’s Jennie resurfaced in 2025 and 2026 whenever matching photos or social posts appeared, yet neither agency offered more than general privacy reminders. A shorter wave of chatter in 2026 briefly connected him to IVE’s Jang Wonyoung after fans noticed similar posting times, but that too stayed in the realm of coincidence. Across these cycles the agencies have avoided detailed rebuttals, choosing instead to restate that members focus on schedules and that private matters remain private.

BTS Privacy Stance in the Reunion Era

Following military service and ahead of 2026 group activities, BTS members have spoken about the balance between public visibility and personal boundaries. In interviews they cite packed calendars and respect for fans as reasons they keep romantic lives out of view. Agencies continue to issue standard statements during rumor spikes, noting that unconfirmed reports distract from music and performances. As of mid-2026 no member has confirmed a public relationship, keeping the group’s long-standing approach intact even as individual projects expand.

Fan Culture and Rumor Impact

Speculation built on subway photos, matching timestamps, or shared events remains common in K-pop coverage. The original Kim Yoo-Jung and V story followed that script, with edited images and timeline guesses filling gaps where facts were absent. Stars and agencies often meet the noise with light humor or direct requests for privacy, acknowledging that the volume of content online makes every shared frame ripe for reinterpretation. The pattern repeats because it travels quickly on social platforms, yet it rarely shifts from rumor to confirmed fact without clear statements from the people involved.

Years later the subway rumor stands as one of many unsubstantiated claims that surface around high-profile Korean entertainers. Kim Yoo-Jung has moved into a confirmed relationship with Hwang In-youp, while V continues to navigate periodic speculation centered on other figures. The absence of evidence in the original story and the consistent agency stance on privacy have kept both careers focused on work rather than unverified headlines.