TXT’s Huening Kai denies dating rumor: ‘She’s just an acquaintance’
Huening Kai of TXT. Courtesy of BigHit Music
Huening Kai of K-pop group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) has directly addressed rumors of a romantic relationship after a video showing him with a woman spread online. The singer clarified that the woman in question is simply a friend and asked fans not to worry.
The video, which circulated on social media and online communities, appeared to show Huening Kai helping a woman who seemed intoxicated as they left a bar together and got into a car. Some online users speculated that the two were dating, and the rumor quickly spread.
Huening Kai posted a lengthy message on fan community platform Weverse to personally explain the situation Friday. “I felt too sorry to MOA (TXT’s fandom) to stay silent, and I didn’t see any reason to avoid talking about it,” he wrote. “I was with an acquaintance and couldn’t just leave her there, so I took her home and went straight back to the dorm. Most places were closed because of the holiday, and that was one of the few open spots.”
He went on, “I’ve always avoided going out because I didn’t want to cause any trouble for the members. But since it had been a while since I’d seen that acquaintance, I decided to meet her. Still, I kept thinking about what to do — I couldn’t just leave her there, so I took her home quickly and returned to the dorm. I’m really sorry for making everyone worry.”
Explaining why he chose to respond personally, he said, “I hate lying and wanted to be honest. The situation seems to have caused a lot of misunderstanding, but MOA, there’s truly nothing to worry about. I just want to focus on my work and on you.”
Huening Kai also wrote, “I feel sorry for possibly hurting MOA, the members and the staff. I said before that I want to be someone you can trust, but I feel like I failed to do that this time. I’m really sorry.”
He added, “If there’s anything I’m lacking, please tell me. I’ll fix it all. I just don’t want MOA to be hurt because of me.”
Huening Kai debuted with TXT in 2019 and has been active in Korea and abroad with hits including “Crown,” “Run Away,” “Sugar Rush Ride” and “Good Boy Gone Bad.”
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.