[All] Is Haechan dating Hanna? A complete summary of the suggestive evidence and the return to Korea controversy [2026 latest]

Rumors have surfaced that NCT's Haechan (25) has a girlfriend, Hanna, who is not a celebrity. "Suggestive" photos on Instagram show matching curtains and other items in their home. When they returned to Korea, there was a flurry of criticism, causing an uproar within the fandom. Here's a chronological summary of the latest information.

 

Is Haechan dating Hanna? A complete summary of the suggestive evidence and the controversy surrounding his return to Korea [2026 latest]

The existence of a non-celebrity girlfriend for NCT's Haechan has surfaced, causing a major uproar in the fandom. In April 2026, multiple pieces of "circumstantial evidence," including Instagram DMs, indoor photos, and matching items, piled up, and dating rumors spread rapidly. This incident further escalated to a commotion at the airport upon his return to Korea. We will organize this matter in an easy-to-understand chronological order.

 

table of contents

1. Haechan, who is her? Who is "Hanna"?
2. Suggestive evidence ①: The curtains and wallpaper in the house match.
3. Evidence of a hint #2: Matching leather jackets (worn during a video call)
4. Hinting evidence #3: Different colored smartphone cases
5. Hinting evidence #4: Gray zip-up hood
6. Hinting evidence #5: Suspicion of VIP seats at NCT Dream Concert
7. Suspicion of a trip to the United States and the early morning return to Japan incident (April 13, 2026)
8. Netizens' reactions
9. NCT's 10th Anniversary and its Relationship to SM's Contract Issues
10. summary

1. Haechan, who is her? Who is "Hanna"?

 

Haechan (real name: Lee Donghyuk, 25 years old) is a member of NCT and NCT Dream. Around April 12, 2026, the existence of a non-celebrity woman named "Hanna," who is believed to be his girlfriend, became widely known among fans.

Hanna is a private citizen, and her affiliation and detailed profile have not been made public. However, several "circumstantial pieces of evidence" suggesting a relationship between her and Haechan were found in photos she apparently posted on Instagram and have been circulating among fans.

 

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2. Hinting evidence ①: The curtains and wallpaper in the house match.

In an interior photo that Hanna allegedly uploaded to Instagram, the background features curtains and wall patterns that closely resemble those of Haechan's home. Fans have compared it with past live streams and photos of Haechan and pointed out that the color and pattern of the curtains and the texture of the walls match.

 

 

 

3. Evidence of a hint ②: Matching leather jackets (worn during a video call)

It appears that the leather jacket Haechan wore during his online video call event with fans, known as "Yongtong," and the leather jacket Hanna wore on Instagram are the same item. The fact that the outfits worn at the Yongtong event matched those worn by Haechan and Hanna attracted attention, as Yongtong is an opportunity for fans to see each other's faces directly.

 

 

 

4. Hinting evidence ③: Different colored smartphone cases

Furthermore, it has been pointed out that Haechan and Hanna are using matching phone cases in different colors. They are each using cases with the same design but different colors, leading many fans to speculate that they are couple's items.

 

 

 

5. Hinting evidence ④: Gray zip-up hood

A gray zip-up hoodie is visible in a photo posted by Hanna, and it has been pointed out that it closely resembles the item Haechan was wearing when he departed the country. While this could be considered a coincidence on its own, it is being cited as circumstantial evidence when combined with other pieces of evidence.

 

 

 

6. Hinting Evidence ⑤: Suspicion of VIP seats at NCT Dream Concert

Hanna has posted photos on Instagram that appear to have been taken at an NCT Dream concert. Based on the angle of the photos and the location of her seat, fans have pointed out that she may have been watching from a VIP seat. This area is thought to be one that is difficult to obtain with general admission tickets, leading to speculation that the seats were arranged by the artist.

 

 

 

7. Suspicion of a trip to the United States and the early morning return incident (April 13, 2026)

On April 13, 2026, Haechan returned to South Korea. Despite the early morning time of around 5 AM, a large number of fans gathered at the airport.

Just before their return to Korea, rumors spread among fans that "Haechan had been traveling in America with Hannah," and because this coincided with their return, a large number of protesting fans gathered at the airport. Fancam footage has been confirmed to include insults such as "pig bastard."

 

 

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8. Reactions from online fans

A variety of opinions are being expressed on X (formerly Twitter) and online communities.

 

"Even the curtains match, so this is definitely confirmed."

"So you were wearing matching jackets with her during the video call? I wish you'd think about showing some respect to your fans."

"Going to the airport at 5 AM and hurling insults at them is going too far. If you don't like it, just stop supporting them."

"Even their phone cases match... They're not even trying to hide it, are they?"

"Taking someone to a concert in a VIP seat is practically officially sanctioned now."

 

On the other hand, some fans remain calm, saying things like, "It's premature to jump to conclusions when they haven't made any announcements themselves," and "Haechan has a private life too."

 

9. The relationship between NCT's 10th anniversary and the SM contract issue.

2026 marks the 10th anniversary of NCT's debut. At the same time, it is also the year their exclusive contract with SM Entertainment expires, and Mark Ten's contract termination has already been officially announced. Amid growing concerns about the group's future, the emergence of Haechan's dating rumors has caused more unrest in the fandom than in previous years.

 

10. Summary

Here is a summary of the information regarding Haechan's girlfriend, Hanna:

 

Types of evidence	Content
Interior photos	The curtains and wall patterns in my home are strikingly similar.
Leather jacket	Wearing the same item in the video call
Smartphone case	Use matching items in different colors.
Gray hoodie	Similar to items worn upon departure.
Concert photos	Suspicion of watching from VIP seats
American Travel	Rumors that coincide with the timing of their return to Japan

 

 

 

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