It's offish, you guys. TWICE's Chaeyoung is confirmed to be dating Zion.T!
Chaeyoung's agency, JYP Entertainment, confirmed the news to the public, saying that the two Korean artists are meeting with positive feelings. "The two of them are currently dating with positive feelings for one another. They are supporting each other," their statement read.
The confirmation follows a report made by a Korean news outlet that stated that Chaeyoung and Zion T. have been dating for the past six months. Reportedly, they met through mutual friends. Their connection later on changed from friends to lovers.
Who Is Chaeyoung's boyfriend, Zion.T?
While a lot of people know Chaeyoung as a member of the phenomenal K-pop girl group, TWICE, some are curious about Zion.T's identity. So here are some facts about him!
1. He is an R&B artist.
Zion.T made his debut in the year 2011, releasing his first single called "Click Me." In 2014, he made a hit with his song, "Yanghwa BRDG" which garnered 2.5 million sales according to Gaon Chart.
2. Zion T. is an '89 liner.
Zion.T is an Aries and will turn 35 years old in 2024 (36 in Korean age). His birthday falls on April 13, 1989. Meanwhile, Chaeyoung was born on April 23, 1999—which means the two have a 10-year age gap.
3. His real name is Kim Hae Sol.
Obviously, "Zion.T" is just his screen name. In a 2017 interview, he disclosed that his stage name was heavily influenced by his adoration for the American hip-hop artist T-Pain. He even shared that one of his nicknames was "Zion.T-Pain."
In another interview back in 2014, the R&B artist also shared that his screen name was also a symbol of his Christianity. And he even dreamt of becoming a pastor!
Fans react to TWICE's Chaeyoung and Zion.T's dating news
Following her dating confirmation, Chaeyoung immediately topped Philippine trends on X (formerly Twitter). The news drew some mixed reactions from netizens, especially from her fans.
Some TWICE fans—ONCEs—expressed their happiness for the K-pop idol. One fan wrote, "As long as you’re happy I’m happy for you Chaeyoung. Live a good and healthy life. That's all we want for you."
Another fan posted a reminder to fellow fans to support Chaeyoung's decisions. "I hope things will not change, the way we love and support her. Let’s just respect her decisions. Happy for you Chaeyoung, hoping that man will treat you right. ONCEs got your back," the post read.
Meanwhile, some netizens were surprised and did not hide their slight disappointment with the news.
