Anticipation is building ahead of Dispatch’s annual New Year couple reveal and, as usual, online speculation is already running wild this time eliciting divided reactions from netizens.
As the expected reveal nears, various rumors and playful predictions have emerged in online communities, ranging from tongue-in-cheek speculations involving stars like BTS’ J-Hope or actor Gong Yoo to more serious attempts to narrow down a likely couple. One post in particular about Nate Pann has gained considerable popularity, surpassing 100,000 views, after a netizen claimed to share a post more “realistic” prediction.
In the post, the writer described a male idol who has been active for over a decade and who is supposedly dating a stunningly beautiful actress set to star in a drama next year. According to reports, the couple has been together for a long time, is serious enough to attend family gatherings together and is even said to be considering marriage.
After the post, many readers speculated that he was referring to BTOB’s Changsub and actress Lee Joo Bin. Some commenters said they had heard similar rumors before, while others mentioned acquaintances who claimed to have seen the two together in private settings.
However, despite acknowledging the possibility of a relationship, most netizens expressed skepticism that the alleged pairing would match the level of impact typically associated with Dispatch’s high-profile New Year’s revelations. Many have argued that while both individuals are respected in their fields, neither brings the kind of mainstream buzz or star power that usually defines Dispatch front-page couples.
Comments ranged from disappointment to outright dismissal, with some saying the reveal would seem underwhelming or “boring,” while others suggested that exposing such an affair might not benefit those involved at all. Some even expressed hope that, if true, the relationship would remain private rather than become a public topic.
While speculation continues, opinion remains sharply divided, highlighting once again how the Dispatch’s annual reveal has become less about confirmation and more about public expectations, hype and the ever-changing standards of celebrity relevance. Whether the prediction proves accurate or not, the discussion itself highlights the intense scrutiny surrounding idol relationships and the pressure placed on celebrity couples to achieve an almost cinematic level of intrigue.
Sources: Pan
