Photos of ENHYPEN’s Jay recently surfaced online, sparking rumors about an alleged date. The idol was spotted wearing a black coat with his mask partially down, accompanied by a woman dressed in a black leather jacket and a long, tight-fitting skirt.
A fan reportedly saw Jay and the woman at a restaurant, and the photos were quickly shared on Weibo before going viral on X (formerly Twitter), amassing over 1.8 million views.
gf?or mom???#ENHYPEN #jay #박종성 #enhypenjay pic.twitter.com/PyzlaoaQZZ
— b b (@kokonic00) December 10, 2024
The duo was rumored to be holding hands, leading fans to assume she might be his girlfriend. While some demanded clarification from the group’s management, others celebrated the possibility of him finding love.
However, many fans stepped in to clear the air. They claimed the woman in question wasn’t a girlfriend but likely Jay’s mother. Supporting their claims, fans shared that Jay had been seen with the same woman on multiple occasions, including at another eatery.
Notably, fans pointed out the close height difference between Jay and the woman, suggesting she could be a family member. They also emphasized that Jay frequently meets her near the HYBE building and doesn’t attempt to hide his identity during these encounters—something unlikely if it were a romantic relationship.
Everyone is asking how there are so many pictures, but he was usually seen in front of the company He is not stupid enough to meet his girlfriend in front of the office https://t.co/dYdE5ovoaM pic.twitter.com/KLiHVmZXeF
— PJS (@jjongchinomi) December 10, 2024
Fans also reminded others of Jay’s known closeness with his mother. Her voice even made an appearance in one of his vlogs, further strengthening the belief that the woman in the photos is his mom.
Concluding the discussion, fans urged others to respect Jay’s personal space and avoid jumping to conclusions based on unverified rumors. HYBE has yet to address the matter officially.
She is jy's mother and And it's a different day in terms of the color of his shirt and hair style in the pic
— PJS (@jjongchinomi) December 10, 2024
Jy is often seen eating with her and shopping
So don't spread rumors and leave him with respect for his personal space😡 https://t.co/dYdE5ovoaM pic.twitter.com/AYre1yrqE5