In the world of K-Pop, few things captivate fans quite like the intersection of idol life and romance. For Park Jihyo, the powerhouse leader of TWICE, the conversation around her relationships has often been framed by a curious piece of internet shorthand:

In early 2024, rumors surfaced regarding Jihyo and Olympic gold medalist skeleton racer Yun Sung-bin. Reports suggested the two had been dating for several months after meeting through mutual interests in fitness—a narrative that fits Jihyo’s well-known passion for the gym.

Jihyo is the "eternal leader." She is the one who yells "TWICE!" before they go on stage. Fans are drawn to the idea of someone so strong becoming soft. Seeing Jihyo blush (whether in a scripted YouTube video or a real dating report) humanizes her.

: Rumors claimed the two had been dating for about a year after bonding over a shared love of fitness.

While short-lived, the Jihyo-Daniel relationship was widely seen as a healthy, mature idol romance—one where two leaders found solace in each other. Today, both have moved on, but fans still look back on it as a “power couple” moment in K-pop history.

After roughly one year and three months , the agencies announced their split in November 2020 , citing busy work schedules as the primary cause. The Reported Chapter: Jihyo & Yun Sung-bin (2024)