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In 2023, Dispatch confirmed what fans had suspected: Jihyo was dating soloist and former Wanna One center Kang Daniel. The two were reportedly introduced by a mutual acquaintance and bonded over their shared pressures of being young leaders in the industry. While their agencies confirmed the relationship, it was treated with respect—rarely discussed publicly. By early 2024, news broke that they had amicably parted ways, focusing on their careers. Jihyo’s maturity in handling this public relationship showed her grace under fire. No drama, no shade—just two pros moving on.
During Twice’s 4th World Tour ‘III’ (2022), Jihyo performed a haunting cover of “A Late Night of 1994” (originally by Jang Hye-jin). Dressed in a simple white dress on a bare stage, she acted out a one-woman monologue about a fading long-distance relationship. It was the closest Jihyo has come to a theatrical romance performance—no love interest physically present, but her micro-expressions (fidgeting with a ring, staring into a fake phone receiver) told a full story of longing and loss. Fans and critics alike called it her most emotionally raw fictional love story to date. video title twice jihyo anal sex costume couc hot
JYP Entertainment and Kang Daniel’s agency, Konnect Entertainment, both confirmed the relationship almost immediately—a rarity in K-pop, where agencies often deny or delay. The confirmation led to mixed reactions. While many international ONCEs (TWICE’s fandom) were supportive, some Korean fans reacted negatively, leading to a temporary dip in stock prices for JYP Entertainment. In 2023, Dispatch confirmed what fans had suspected: