{
  "id": 17014479,
  "title": "Tzuyu's mother steps in as dating rumors spread: 'They are longtime friends'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/tzuyus-mother-steps-in-as-dating-rumors-spread-they-are-longtime-17014479",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T05:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261029/tzuyus-mother-steps-in-as-dating-rumors-spread-they-are-longtime-friends"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TWICE member Tzuyu's mother, Huang Yen-ling, has personally addressed dating rumors involving her daughter, stating that the man behind the speculation is merely a longtime friend. In a social media post on Tuesday, Huang clarified the rumors circulating online. She acknowledged that there have been numerous claims about Tzuyu and a male acquaintance, but emphasized that she has been acquainted with this friend for an extended period.\n\nHuang explained that Tzuyu and the male individual have been friends for years, describing him as kind and sincere, always supporting and helping Tzuyu. She firmly pushed back against interpretations suggesting a romantic relationship, stating that ordinary activities between friends, such as eating together, going out, talking, and looking out for each other, should not fuel such speculation. Huang firmly stated that people should not overinterpret situations or make careless assumptions based on limited information.\n\nFurthermore, she urged the public not to criticize or attack anyone based on unverified rumors, expressing her hope that everyone would exercise caution and refrain from passing judgment.",
  "summary": "TWICE member Tzuyu's mother has personally stepped in to address dating rumors surrounding her daughter, saying the man at the center of the online speculation is simply a longtime friend. Huang Yen-ling, Tzuyu's mother, addressed the rumors spreading online in a social media post Tuesday. \"There have been several rumors about Tzuyu and a male acquaintance,\" she said. \"I have also known this…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}