Yoongi continued scrolling through the discussions.
The questions were everywhere.
Some fans were convinced the woman was his girlfriend. Others believed they had secretly married, while a few were already speculating that she might be carrying his child.
@popcornlover:
"I don't even know the full story, but I'm staying right here. I want to see how this ends."
@dramaobserver:
"First, everyone was asking when the members would settle down. Now Yoongi is spotted with a woman, and suddenly people are losing their minds. Internet people are never satisfied."
@kimchiandtea:
"Yoongi really said he would give us music and went ahead to give us a relationship mystery."
@armyday:
"Not me finding out about Yoongi's possible girlfriend through shopping pictures. This man has been keeping secrets better than the government."
@sevenbias:
"I need someone to explain how we went from discussing his studio work to investigating his love life in less than twenty-four hours."
Some people were even making guesses about the woman's identity.
@purplemoon:
"Does anyone know her? She doesn't look like someone from the entertainment industry. Maybe she's a non-celebrity girlfriend?"
@sugapromise:
"Wait a minute. Look at her properly. Is she pregnant? I might be wrong, but I think I can see a baby bump."
@btslover1997:
"Pregnant? Are you serious? So, are we saying Yoongi might be having a baby? Someone should check this!"
@littlehope:
"Imagine if she's actually pregnant. That would mean this relationship has been going on for a while. I'm not ready for this information."
@purpleheart22:
"Some of you are moving too fast. We have three pictures, and you've already planned their wedding and named their children."
Yoongi almost smiled at the last comment.
He switched to another application, only to find that the discussion had followed him there. Short videos of the photographs were already circulating, accompanied by dramatic music, captions and different interpretations of the same few moments.
Some fans had edited the pictures together, zooming in on his face and comparing the clothes he wore that day with older photographs.
Others were recording themselves reacting to the news.
One young woman appeared on his screen, her eyes wide as she held her phone close to the camera.
"Guys, I don't know what to say. That's definitely Min Yoongi. I have looked at this picture about twenty times, and I'm still trying to process it. But who is the woman? Is she his girlfriend? Because they look really comfortable together. I just hope people don't start attacking her."
The next video showed a different reaction.
"Sorry, but I cannot accept this. I've supported him for years, and now I'm supposed to wake up and see him with another woman? I'm not ready for this! I need time to process everything."
The comments beneath the video were already divided.
Some agreed with her, while others questioned why she believed she had any say in Yoongi's private life.
Another video appeared.
A fan sat in front of her camera, looking unusually calm.
"I think people need to relax. We don't know the full story yet. We don't know if they're dating, engaged or secretly married. We don't even know the woman's name. Everyone is jumping to conclusions. But if they're together, I hope they're happy."
Yoongi watched for a few seconds before moving on.
There were also fans who were less interested in taking sides and more interested in finding out what was happening.
"Are we getting an official statement or are we all just going to keep guessing?"
"I need the full story. Who is she? How did they meet? How long have they been together?"
"I'm not supporting or criticising anybody until I know what's going on. I'm just watching."
"Why does everyone keep saying they're married? They could just be dating."
"Look at the way they're smiling at each other. I don't know what they are, but I want someone to confirm it!"
One particular video caught his attention.
A young woman was pointing at the photograph displayed behind her.
"Okay, let's talk about this. First of all, I think they're dating. Look at how comfortable they are around each other. Second, I don't know if anyone else noticed, but the woman looks pregnant. If that's true, then this is much bigger than a simple dating rumour. Could they be expecting a baby? And if so, how long have they been together?"
The video had already gathered thousands of views.
Underneath it, people were arguing.
Some agreed with her observation, while others accused her of making assumptions about a woman's body from a few photographs.
A few comments were less polite.
@onlyyoongi:
"That disgusting woman is probably trying to trap my oppa. I don't want her anywhere near him."
@sugaforever22:
"Why are people already calling her pregnant? And even if she is, what exactly is wrong with that? Leave them alone."
@armyvoice:
"Some of you are talking about a woman you've never met as if you know her entire life. It's embarrassing."
@pinkcloud:
"I won't lie, I'm shocked. But if Yoongi is going to be a father, then congratulations to him. I hope the baby is healthy."
@purplequeen:
"Wait, are we actually talking about a possible baby now? I came here to find out if he had a girlfriend!"
Yoongi's expression became serious.
The situation was moving faster than he had expected.
He opened another post and noticed that some accounts were already attempting to identify Seo-yeon. They zoomed in on her face, shared cropped versions of the pictures and made guesses about her background.
One person insisted she was a foreigner. Another claimed she was a former university student, while someone else suggested she had connections to the entertainment industry.
None of them provided anything reliable.
He returned to the original photographs. There were now more comments than he could possibly read, and every time he refreshed the page, the numbers increased.
He found another post.
@hopefularmy:
"Whatever happens, I hope people remember that there is a real person in those pictures. She's not a character in a drama for everyone to insult. Whether she's his girlfriend or wife, she deserves respect too."
Below it, someone had replied:
@purpleheart:
"Exactly. You can be surprised, disappointed or even need time to accept the news. But threatening a woman because she's dating someone you admire is unacceptable."
Another reply followed.
@sugamylife:
"I've been crying since I saw the pictures. I'm not going to pretend I'm not shocked. But I still love Yoongi, and I want him to be happy. I just need time to get used to this."
Yoongi read that comment twice.
He understood that not everyone would react positively. Some people had followed his career for years, and the news might come as a shock. He wasn't expecting every fan to celebrate immediately.
But there was a difference between being surprised and making another person suffer for it.
He placed the phone briefly against the counter and looked towards Seo-yeon.
She was still in the kitchen, carefully stirring the food. She hadn't noticed how much time had passed since his manager called.
"Is everything alright?" she asked when she noticed him looking at her.
Yoongi locked his phone.
"Yes. It's nothing."
She studied his face for a moment.
"Are you sure?"
He nodded. "It's work. My manager called about something."
"Is it urgent?"
"Not something I need to handle right now."
Seo-yeon accepted his answer and turned back to the cooker.
Yoongi looked down at his phone again.
Another notification appeared.
Then another.
The number of people discussing him was increasing, and the photographs were being shared far beyond the original posts. Some fans were defending him, others were attacking Seo-yeon, and many were waiting for an official explanation.
He knew the company would eventually have to respond. He also knew that the chairman would not allow the situation to be handled carelessly.
For now, however, he wasn't interested in reading every argument on the internet.
His eyes returned to one of the photographs.
It was a picture of him and Seo-yeon smiling at each other while walking through the shopping centre.
He remembered that moment clearly. She had said something that made him laugh, and he had forgotten for a few seconds that they were in a public place.
He hadn't thought anyone was watching them.
Now, that small moment had become something thousands of strangers were discussing.
Yoongi locked his phone and placed it back on the counter.
"Come and taste this," Seo-yeon called from the cooker.
He walked over to her.
"Is it ready?"
"Almost. But I need you to taste it first."
He took the spoon she offered and tasted the food.
"Well?"
He nodded. "It's good."
"You're only saying that because you're hungry."
"I'm being honest."
She laughed and returned to stirring the pot.
Yoongi stood beside her, watching her for a moment before gently placing a hand on her back.
Whatever happened outside their home, he didn't want it to take away the little peace they had managed to enjoy together.