DAY6 Dowoon, absent from 'I Live Alone' retreat teaser...
DAY6's Dowoon, who is currently at the center of marriage rumors, did not appear in the preview for the 'I Live Alone' retreat, leading to speculation among fans that he might be leaving the show.
With the trailer for the "1st Rainbow Summer Retreat," a large-scale group gathering from the MBC variety show 'I Live Alone,' being released, viewers' attention is being drawn to the absence of DAY6 member Dowoon, who has been appearing on the show recently.
Dowoon's absence revealed in the trailer
The preview video released at the end of the 653rd episode of MBC's 'I Live Alone,' which aired on the 26th, captured the retreat scene held at a youth hostel, featuring main cast members such as Jun Hyun-moo, Kian84, Code Kunst, Park Ji-hyun, Kim Dae-ho, Choi Min-ho, Joy, and Koo Seong-hwan. The scale of the large-scale unity meeting was showcased by the appearance of Seo Bum-jun, Bae Na-ra, and Park Kyung-hye, as well as recently joined members Lee Sun-min and Kim Shin-young. However, Dowoon, who has been active as a Rainbow member until recently and showing friendly charm, could not be found anywhere in the trailer.
Marriage rumors and the agency's position
The reason Dowoon's absence is so noticeable is due to the recent dating and marriage rumors surrounding him. Rumors of a relationship between Dowoon and influencer Yu Ji-yu spread through online communities and social media. Yu Ji-yu is an influencer known to be the younger sister of YouTuber Yu Hye-ju. At the time, suspicions were raised online based on evidence such as photos inside a vehicle or couple items, and the issue eventually escalated into marriage rumors with claims of wedding planner consultations. In response, his agency, JYP Entertainment, has not released a separate official position regarding the inquiries.
Dowoon's SNS heartfelt confession and fans' reactions
After the controversy erupted, Dowoon directly conveyed his feelings to fans through his SNS. He expressed his affection for the team and his apologies to fans, stating, "Our team will never disappear. I'm not going anywhere, so don't look at the bad comments, and even if you see posts related to me for the time being, please ignore them. I'm sorry for making you hurt. Please wait just a little longer." However, regarding the recent marriage rumors, Dowoon personally denied the claims via SNS on the 28th of last month.
Focus on the reason for his absence
Dowoon, who debuted in 2015 and is active as a drummer, has been receiving love from viewers through 'I Live Alone.' As clear explanations regarding the recent marriage rumors continue, Dowoon's exclusion from the trailer of the program's large-scale event, the 'Rainbow Summer Retreat,' has led fans to question whether it is a simple scheduling issue or if he is leaving the program.
