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February 1, 2026

When the audience thinks everything is over and matters have been settled, the pause merely serves as a breather before the long road of proving that the decisions made were correct. At the same time, the unearthing of personalities has only just begun. Rumors are starting to circulate.

- MIKE LIM

Isn’t it surprising that the handlers of a popular loveteam are not actively pushing their pairing? Although a real-life relationship would boost their value in the industry, there has been little visible effort to promote the two together.

Unlike in years past, when management teams would move heaven and earth to sustain the illusion fans craved, this time a different approach seems to be in play. The reality check, however, poses risks to the career growth of Young Actress (YA) and Young Man (YM).

While YA and YM are marketed as a love team, circumstances outside their reel world suggest otherwise. For instance, some supporters voiced objections after photos surfaced showing YA with Other Dude (OD). OD has his own following, but pairing him with YA may not be as commercially viable as a YA-YM tandem. Whether those photos were leaked intentionally is something fans may never know.

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