Hwang Hyunjin is the main dancer and visual of Stray Kids, JYP Entertainment’s powerhouse boy group. As one of the most beloved idols in the industry, fans are naturally curious about his dating history. The Stray Kids member has been linked to a handful of female idols in his 7-year career.
Since dating often attracts backlash in the K-pop industry, idols tend to keep their relationships private and rarely make them public.
In this article, let’s explore Hyunjin’s dating rumors, past relationships, and confirmed information about his love life.
Is Hyunjin Dating Anyone Right Now?
As of 2025, there is no confirmed information or official statement from JYP Entertainment about Hyunjin being in a relationship. Like many K-pop idols, the 25-year-old rapper maintains a strictly professional image and follows the K-pop’s unspoken rule of keeping romantic relationships under wraps to avoid unwanted scandals and protect fans’ feelings.
Past Dating Rumors
Over the years, a few rumors have surfaced about Hyunjin possibly dating other idols or trainees. However, none of these speculations have ever been confirmed. Fans have pointed out his close friendships with other idols — especially with female idols during music show promotions — but most interactions were clearly professional or friendly.
Hyunjin and Yeji
Famously known as “Hwang siblings,” the duo always attracts attention, not just for sharing the same surname but also for having similar facial features. Hyunjin and Yeji are both artists under JYP Entertainment and share their passion for dance.
They are linked due to fan-edited videos and similar stage interactions. However, there has never been credible evidence to back up these claims. JYPE never addressed the speculation, making it nothing more than wishful thinking among shippers.
ITZY’s Yeji and Hyunjin created a splash with their special performance of “River” and “Play With Fire” at the 2023 MBC Music Festival. During the behind-the-scenes rehearsal, Hyunjin revealed
“Yeji and I, we have been friends since high school. We have been friends for 10 years.”
It is clear that their relationship is purely platonic.
Hyunjin and Karina
In 2021, Hyunjin was caught up in a dating rumor with aespa leader Karina. A fan claimed that his phone wallpaper is a selfie of Karina and pointed out that both idols used similar Bubble nicknames with blue hearts and the -ie ending.
However, Hyunjin quickly cleared things up himself. He later posted on Bubble to show fans his real phone wallpaper, saying, “My heart fluttered while watching a drama, so here’s a croquis.”
Since the idol is also a skilled painter, his screen lock was a croquis (a quick sketch) drawn by himself.
Hyunjin and Minnie
Back in 2019, Stray Kids’ Hyunjin was once linked to a i-dle (formerly (G)I-DLE) member, even though there was no real reason behind the rumors. Some fans were overly curious about his dating life and started imagining which female idol would look good by his side. The idol mentioned at the time was Minnie, i-dle’s Thai main vocalist.
Hyunjin and Felix
As absurd as it sounds, these two Stray Kids members are often romantically linked together. There is no credible evidence that Felix and Hyunjin are in a romantic relationship—what fans call “Hyunlix” is simply a very close friendship.
They have been seen wearing matching rings, but both clarified on 2 Kids Room that Hyunjin gave him a similar ring simply because Felix liked the one he was wearing.
Hyunjin’s Ideal Type
Earlier this year, Hyunjin appeared on Hong Cheon’s YouTube show Jewel Box and revealed his ideal type is “STAYs” (Stray Kids fandom). In December 2023, he described what he looks for in a partner in the SKZ Code episode
“Must be cold on the outside but sweet on the inside. Must smile adorably.”
So, Who Has Hyunjin Dated?
The short answer: No one publicly. There are no ex-girlfriends, no dispatch photos, no confirmed relationships — only rumors that never held up.
Until Hyunjin chooses to share something himself, it’s safe to say his dating history is just that: private and unconfirmed.
Meanwhile, Stray Kids is currently touring the world as part of the world tour “dominATE.” They will hold shows in Toronto (June 29), Amsterdam (July 11), Frankfurt (July 15), London (July 18-19), Madrid (July 22-23), and more.
