MONSTA X's Minhyuk faces backlash amidst new dating evidence, fans demand his departure

MONSTA X's Minhyuk is embroiled in dating rumors that have enraged some fans, leading to growing demands for him to leave the group. The controversy stems from a series of tweets on X (formerly Twitter) by an account dedicated to exposing alleged proof of his rumored relationship.
The account initially posted photos and videos claiming to show Minhyuk secretly meeting his alleged girlfriend. More recently, it shared additional "evidence" after being tipped off by an anonymous source. According to this tip, Minhyuk was spotted at Shinsegae Mall in Gangnam a month ago, shopping for dishes with his girlfriend.
The user behind the X account, known as "OP," originally intended to continue posting evidence but later decided against it, cryptically stating, "Let's stop—looks like he's getting married." The user further explained, "The reason I didn't post more is because of the last bit of love I had left for him. I saw that your girlfriend recently moved, but why did you change the wallpaper in your house too?"
These claims have triggered outrage among sections of MONSTA X’s fanbase. Some fans feel betrayed, particularly given how Minhyuk interacted with them during his military service. Complaints have flooded social media, with some demanding his removal from the group.
One frustrated fan wrote, "Walking around exposing his face at the mall with a lot of people... just leave the group, please." Another vented, "He said he wouldn't talk while in the army, but now he's getting ready to get married after being discharged? How is this an idol?" Meanwhile, another fan sarcastically remarked, "I fully get now why he doesn’t have any time for his main job."
The emergence of this rumored dating evidence has significantly impacted Minhyuk’s public image, sparking intense backlash from a section of MONSTA X’s fandom. The situation raises questions about the expectations placed on idols regarding their personal lives and whether such scrutiny should influence their professional careers. As the controversy unfolds, all eyes are on Minhyuk and Starship Entertainment to see how they address the fans' concerns and whether this will affect his future with the group.