So, to recap: 2/9 of TWICE are already in a relationship.
On April 5, 2024, South Korean news outlet SWAY first reported that TWICE’s Chaeyoung was in a relationship with hip-hop and R&B artist Zion.T, and have been in a relationship for 6 months. The two were said to have met through a mutual acquaintance and enjoy spending their time together in the Gangbuk-gu area in Seoul.
Later that day, JYP Entertainment confirmed the reports stating, “The two of them ware currently dating with positive feelings for one another. They are supporting each other.”
In case you didn’t know who Zion.T is (which is a shocker), he is a hip-hop and R&B artist currently signed with THE BLACK LABEL and debuted in 2011 in a collab with other Korean hip-hop artists.
He reached mainstream success with his 2014 digital single “Yanghwa BRDG,” and in 2015, he won the “Best Vocal Performance (Male)” award for his song “Eat” and the “Best Collaboration” award for his track with fellow K-Hip-hop artist Crush “Just” at the Mnet Asian Music Awards.
In 2018, he collaborated with Red Velvet’s Seulgi for his song “Hello Tutorial”.
ONCEs, who were all speculative at first, didn’t hesitate to shower Chaeyoung with congratulatory words and expressed their support for her relationship with someone who looked just like her type.
Oh, and did we mention he’s literally a household name in the Korean R&B scene?
Congrats to them and I hope people could mind their own business
— 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐲𝐮 ᰔᩚ (@resplendentGYU) April 5, 2024
Zion T. is somehow attractive, not problematic, produces great music, and respected artist in both K-hiphop & K-rnb industry. You can’t blame Chaeyoung if she likes him. pic.twitter.com/eL02reNxad
— ynna ⁺˖°ʚ🐰ɞ°⁺˖ (@etherealdobby_) April 5, 2024
JYP Entertainment confirm TWICE Chaeyoung and Zion.T are in a relationship and the two are currently meeting with good feelings
Previously, news of dating rumours circulated between TWICE Chaeyoung and Zion.T https://t.co/jnaFf55Tue
— 파룬 (@balloon_wanted) April 5, 2024
[UPDATE] JYP Entertainment confirms TWICE Chaeyoung is currently dating Zion.T
They developed into relationship after being introduced by an acquaintance
Zion.T also perfectly fits characteristics of Chaeyoung's ideal type
Source: https://t.co/NEgYcHUbxO https://t.co/5rjEGbO4er pic.twitter.com/1SHZ0Vt02Q
— The Seoul Story (@theseoulstory) April 5, 2024
"jihyo dating news" "kazuha dating news" "chaeyoung dating news"
— pong (@namihyuned) April 5, 2024
dating chaeyoung is a blessing for whoever that maybe, like look at this women pic.twitter.com/Ql2Vg2AHE1
— ʚɞ ₉ (@twiceluvv) April 4, 2024
chaeyoung stans wanting a solo announcement and instead they got dating rumors 😭😭😭😭😭pic.twitter.com/Fk5rhDJSJ7
— lee loves satoru (@TWICESJEONG) April 4, 2024
Tbh I've followed Zion.T since before his heyday; his songs being the main reason I've escaped from the major depression.. So Chaeyoung dating him shocked me at first, but they really do oddly fit well together. I sincerely wish them both happiness. (I'm actually elated for CY.)
— stay safe (@booptwice) April 5, 2024
saw a tiktok comment saying chaeyoung is dating a male version of herself and i cant unsee it…. the same music interest and vibe.. oh i think i get her now 😫☝🏻
— ash (@ctrlscy) April 5, 2024
even though she's dating, she's still her own person. She's our Chaeyoung and I hope we never stop highlighting her talent (a triple threat with singing, rapping and songwriting chops), her kindness and beauty. Hope he treats her right and we couldn't be happier 🙂
— TTT is really my name | ZYO’S ZONE (@StuckOnTwice247) April 5, 2024
Others also cheered at how open the two of them are, as Zion.T was seen to have followed Chayeong on Instagram.
zion.t has followed chaeyoung on ig! pic.twitter.com/xB01Y9oRky
— 2WICE | NOLO2 (@twicesfeeds) April 5, 2024
zion t is now following chaeyoung on Instagram 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠 pic.twitter.com/zVKbxe4PO3
— chaeyoholic ★ (@CYRBWBBLGUM) April 5, 2024
zion.t following chaeyoung on instagram and ngl i find it cute 🥹 pic.twitter.com/c4d9gHuTAM
— sar (@jypesmyoui) April 5, 2024
That's how you do it! Be proud coz damn ur dating Son Chaeyoung! https://t.co/2c9KpuNQKT
— nelle 🤍 (@cutieduboing) April 5, 2024
Other ONCEs also defended Chaeyoung from negative, backhanded, and delusional comments, clocking the haters one by one.
Not Blinks thinking Chaeyoung took validation from their own chile dating ain’t a trend. “Feel more comfortable dating” you mean a natural human want or desire????? pic.twitter.com/vsIVYwwR8U
— Taliyah⁷☁️🩶 (@VantesCreation) April 5, 2024
some of yall are more upset about chaeyoung dating rumors than yall were when she wore nazi propaganda and that just don't sit right with me.
— kt (@katyfaise) April 4, 2024
onces are tone deaf as hell and stupid OH EM GEE you’ll see them in the likes of twice shade just bc it says the men they’re dating are successful in their local niche market 😭😭 like baby they’re saying chaeyoung is a flop!
— c***** (@thenumbergirIs) April 6, 2024
some of you TOO comfortable speaking about chaeyoung… like you do not know her you guys are not friends with her??? don’t bring up her personal life regarding her dating news???
— ًً (@pholicity) April 5, 2024
First of all, congratulations to #CHAEYOUNG dating news, she truly deserves to be in a relationship
I dono why some of your have negative comments about this… She a Human and she got every right to do what a human being does.
— Zaffy Tan | ZOOC MUSE | VISÉE MUSE | PONDS MUSE (@zaf_tan) April 5, 2024
i remember someone saying that everytime a dating news drops you should check on what the korean government is doing amd i camt help but wonder what the fuck theyre up to right now because this is getting crazy https://t.co/6VBTiTCd2e
— inactive (@katarinabluu_) April 4, 2024
ot8 onces have turned stupid pic.twitter.com/NMuPADJvi5
— ko ♡ 🇸🇴🇵🇸🇨🇩 | INY2 DIVE MISAMO CB ☆ (@theoneandko) April 5, 2024
how are you gonna attempt to call her antisemitic then go on to say she’s a zionist
— ko ♡ 🇸🇴🇵🇸🇨🇩 | INY2 DIVE MISAMO CB ☆ (@theoneandko) April 5, 2024
Anyway, shouldn’t we all just be happy that Chaeyoung is happily in a relationship? Like, good for her!
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