List Of Entertainment Company That Puts Ban On Idol's Dating - 2023 Update

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As a K-Pop fan, you might be aware of all the rules surrounding idols, especially in their first years after their debut. One of the most popular rules many fans are aware of is the dating ban. Depending on their time as an idol and the agency, some idols are unable to date due to a dating ban. This dating ban is part of their contract and idols have to respect it if they want to successfully continue their career. This is because, in the K-pop industry, fans often consider idol dating as a betrayal by their idols. Because fans invest a lot of time, money, and energy in their group, they don't enjoy seeing their idols prioritize someone over their career as idols. Because of those reasons, the dating ban exists. But of course, this is not a generality, some fans are also very happy to see their idols dating, it is just a type of situation that can happen in Korea.

As the year passes by, the dating ban rules are changing, sometimes even getting canceled in some companies. As of now, some agencies and artists have openly talked about their regulations regarding the dating ban. Some idols have spoken nicely about their agency and the dating ban they had to respect, some agencies, on t