TWICE’s Chaeyoung and Zion.T are facing backlash after private photos of the couple surfaced online.
The newly leaked images show Chaeyoung and Zion.T on a casual date in Jeju Island. Both dressed in all black, the photos capture a quiet beach moment, with Zion.T snapping a picture of Chaeyoung. The originals were posted on Twitter July 5, 2025.
While fans celebrate their year-long public relationship, many are upset these private moments were shared without consent. Chaeyoung is known for valuing her privacy, which has intensified criticism toward those who took and spread the photos.
Fans flooded social media condemning the invasion of privacy:
“if you call yourself a fan, please think about how your careless action might affect chae. she is public figure but she deserves privacy at least from her fans”
— @yuqiless“man you know how chaeyoung hates when her privacy is invaded but here yall are spreading it”
— @abtchae“mind you, chaeyoung’s relationship got leaked, she (they) didn’t decide to announce it herself, sharing pictures that were taken without their consent is invasion of their privacy.”
— @yuqiless“feel like onces need to remember chaeyoung herself said this”
— @jichaetzu
Chaeyoung and Zion.T’s relationship was first confirmed in April 2024 by JYP Entertainment. Reports said the couple started dating after six months of introduction through a mutual acquaintance, despite a 10-year age gap. They have been often spotted on casual public dates around Hannam-dong and Yeonhui-dong.
The controversy highlights ongoing challenges idols face protecting their personal lives from unwanted exposure.
