RIIZE’s Shotaro Addresses Dating Rumors Involving Aespa’s Giselle

RIIZE member Shotaro has directly denied dating rumors involving aespa’s Giselle, clarifying that the two are not in a romantic relationship.

“We Are Absolutely Not in That Kind of Relationship”

On January 28, Shotaro addressed the speculation during a live broadcast on a fan communication platform. The clarification came after repeated comments from viewers referencing rumors about his relationship with Giselle. Shotaro chose to respond in real time, emphasizing that the claims were unfounded.

As the comments continued during the live session, Shotaro addressed them head-on. “People keep asking whether I’m dating Giselle, but that’s absolutely not true,” he said. “We’re not in that kind of relationship at all.” He explained that the two are colleagues under the same agency and maintain a friendly relationship. “She’s a senior artist at the company and a close friend,” Shotaro added. “Please don’t misunderstand.”

Shotaro also noted that he had not intended to respond to the rumors initially. “I didn’t really want to react to something like this,” he said. “But since there seems to be confusion, I wanted to make things clear.”

Shared Background, Different Paths

Shotaro and Giselle are both Japanese nationals born in 2000 and are signed under SM Entertainment, factors that have occasionally drawn attention to their interactions. However, no official information or evidence has supported the dating claims.

Shotaro debuted in October 2020 as a member of NCT before re-debuting with RIIZE in September 2023, where he continues to promote actively. Giselle debuted shortly after, in November 2020, as a member of aespa, and remains active in group and global promotions. The clarification comes as both artists continue focusing on their respective careers, with Shotaro choosing a direct and transparent approach to prevent further speculation.