{
  "id": 10651325,
  "title": "ATEEZ's San dating rumors puts spotlight on unauthorized photos of K-pop stars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/ateezs-san-dating-rumors-puts-spotlight-on-unauthorized-photos-of-k",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T08:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260929/ateezs-san-dating-rumors-puts-spotlight-on-unauthorized-photos-of-k-pop-stars"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A rumor concerning ATEEZ member San's romantic involvement sparked renewed debate over the unauthorized photographing of K-pop idols. Images circulating online, purportedly depicting San strolling alongside an unidentified woman in Milan, ignited speculation about the nature of his private life. The agency representing San clarified that the woman in the photographs was connected to a brand, and that security personnel and management were also present during the encounter. Despite denying the dating rumors himself, San expressed frustration over the persistent efforts of individuals to secretly photograph him during his overseas engagements. \"I'm saying this because I don't want fans to worry,\" San stated on a fan communication platform, asserting that the dating rumors were entirely false. He remarked on the surprise of encountering people following him throughout Milan, even during scheduled activities, while criticizing the conduct of obsessive fans.",
  "summary": "What began as a dating rumor involving ATEEZ's San has reignited concerns over the unauthorized photographing of K-pop stars, after images taken without permission spread online and fueled speculation about their private lives. San became the subject of dating rumors after photos showing him walking alongside a woman in Milan circulated on online communities on Saturday. His agency said the woman…",
  "key_points": [
    "ATEEZ member San faces dating rumors",
    "Photos circulating online show San with unidentified woman in Milan",
    "Agency clarifies woman is connected to brand, security present"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "ATEEZ's San dating rumors puts spotlight on unauthorized photos of K-pop stars",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/ateezs-san-dating-rumors-puts-spotlight-on-unauthorized-photos-of-k-10655047",
        "published": "2026-09-29T09:17:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}