NCT's Jaehyun denies dating rumors after being spotted swimming with a woman while on vacation "It's my dearest cousin"

NCT's Jaehyun has been hit with dating rumors after being spotted with a woman in a bikini while on vacation - however, he quickly denied the rumors, explaining that the woman is his cousin.

On June 26, Jaehyun posted a photo update to his Instagram, showcasing his vacation lifestyle. The photos feature Jaehyun swimming, paddle-boarding, and enjoying his time at the beach.

However, one photo in particular caught fans' attention, and quickly went viral. In the photo, Jaehyun is seen standing with a woman in a bikini, as the two prepare to jump into the water. Netizens immediately speculated that the woman was his girlfriend, and that this was Jaehyun's way of introducing their relationship to the public.

After being hit with viral dating allegations, Jaehyun quickly updated his post with the comment: "My dearest cousin." The idol clarified that the woman in the photo was not his girlfriend, but simply a close relative. 

A friend of Jaehyun's also verified his claim, stating, "It's upsetting to think that Jaehyun will be reading all these comments, when he just posted this with good intentions, sharing photos of himself making happy memories with his cousin during a break from his busy schedule."