It has sparked mixed reactions.
Koreaboo
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Since KATSEYE debuted, netizens have noticed they are held to different standards than K-Pop idols, specifically when it comes to dating.
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Recently, member Lara has sparked heavy backlash after seemingly posing in photos with her alleged boyfriend.
HYBE Star’s Photos With Alleged Boyfriend Trigger Heavy Backlash
Following Lara’s photos, a picture of Daniela and her rumored boyfriend Jonah also spread, sparking major reactions.
daniela with her boyfriend Jonah!! pic.twitter.com/n92Q5zdP4J
— rin 𐙚 (@mycatzeye) January 1, 2026
Amid photos being shared, a viral TikTok of the KATSEYE members’ recent whereabouts has garnered attention as netizens believed four girls of the group had hard-launched relationships in recent days, including Lara, Daniela, Sophia, and Manon.
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Sister things @KATSEYE @EYEKONS world official @daniela avanzini @LARA RAJ @sophia laforteza #katseye #eyekon #gnarly #fyp #viral
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It sparked major reactions, and although some claimed that some of the members’ “proof,” like Manon and Sophia, might just be friends, others had mixed reactions about the “dating.”
Netizens have expressed surprise at the negativity surrounding the dating rumors and alleged “proof.”
katseye stans so annoying about the girls having boyfriends. yes they like boys, MOVE ON
— internet baby (@twerkculate) December 31, 2025