DAY6 Member Dowoon Skips Group Retreat Amidst Dating Speculation
Fans are questioning the absence of DAY6 member Dowoon from a recent group retreat episode of the MBC entertainment program ‘I Live Alone.’ The episode, which aired on June 26th, featured the cast of ‘I Live Alone’ preparing for their ‘First Rainbow Summer Retreat.’
Star-Studded Cast Gathers for Retreat
The preview showed members arriving in a large van, met with enthusiastic cheers from the cast. Among those present were Jun Hyun-moo, Kian84, Kim Dae-ho, Code Kunst, Choi Min-ho, Park Ji-hyun, Joy, Lee Sun-min, Seo Bum-jun, Bae Na-ra, and Park Kyung-hye. Notably, members of Jun Hyun-moo’s ‘Fun Run’ crew also made an appearance.
Dowoon’s Absence Raises Questions
However, the notable absence of YouTuber Yoo-ji-yu and Dowoon, who have been the subject of dating and marriage rumors, has left many curious. The speculation surrounding Dowoon and Yoo-ji-yu gained significant traction across social media and online communities last month.
Rumors Swirl Around Shared Items and Connections
The rumors were fueled by observations of similar interior decor and keyrings used by both individuals. Further, a shared circle of acquaintances on social media and the identification of a dog in Dowoon’s car as potentially belonging to Yoo-ji-yu intensified the speculation.
Adding to the rumors, eyewitness accounts of the pair meeting with a wedding planner circulated, leading to widespread marriage gossip. In response to the growing speculation, Dowoon’s agency, JYP Entertainment, issued a brief statement, stating, “We have no comment.”
Impact of Unconfirmed Rumors
The lack of a definitive denial or confirmation from the agency was interpreted by many as tacit acknowledgment, leading to a surge of negative comments on Yoo-ji-yu’s social media. Some fans also expressed dissatisfaction and directed criticism towards Dowoon.
Dowoon himself addressed the situation on his personal social media, expressing his distress: “Our team will not disappear even if we die. Please don’t look at any negative posts and just ignore them. I apologize for making you feel uncomfortable seeing posts related to me for a while. Please wait a little longer.”
Family Support Emerges
Following Dowoon’s statement, a comment believed to be from Yoo-ji-yu’s mother appeared on a video on Yoo-ji-yu’s YouTube channel, ‘Ji-yu Vlog.’ The comment advised, “Don’t look at any bad comments about Ji-yu and just ignore them. You only need to think about yourself. You know what I mean.”
YouTuber Yoo-ji-yu, born in 1996, is the younger sister of Yoo Hye-ju, who gained fame through the cable TV show ‘Ulzzang Generation.’
