SM Entertainment rookie boy group RIIZE member Anton recently found himself embroiled in dating rumors after a photo circulated online.

Although blurry, the photo, which shows two people holding hands while on a walk in the park, was originally posted on X (formerly Twitter). The photo has sparked rumors that Anton is dating because the man in the photo resembles Anton and is also seen wearing the same green Louis Vuitton bag that Anton has worn numerous times in the past.

The netizens who believe the person in the photo is Anton claim that his hairstyle is the same, let alone the bag he carries is very distinct.

They commented, "This is 100% It's only the fans who are in denial," "His hairstyle is so similar too," "The bag is the same," "I don't think this is photoshopped," "You can't see the face but the bag is the same?" "That's the bag Anton received in Paris... and his hair is totally Anton's," "Who would buy that LV bag? The design and color are so unique," and, "I think it is Anton because of the bag and hair, but it might not be his girlfriend."

Fans and netizens who are defending Anton are arguing that the photo can be photoshopped and that the man in the photo can be someone else with the same bag.

They commented, "There's no reason for us to believe this is Anton because there's no face showing in the first place. This can be easily fabricated," "They can be totally different people," "This can be photoshopped," "Was Anton the only one who bought that bag?" "That bag is not even a special edition or anything," "It's not like the bag has his name on it," "You can't even see his face, why is everyone so sure it's Anton?" "If you're rich, you buy unique bags too," and "The photo is so fishy."