This is kinda a mess. Like, I actually don't think their fans actually believed it was true. The fact they're so fixated by it it had been getting inbetween their actual relationship.

Nnnnn . Kpop idols embrace the pairings stans set for them and even have special segments during concerts to acknowledge the pairings. It makes them engage with the fans better, happier as performers and they don't have to stress out because they think its funny rather than hurtful.

Chill 1D sis. You've already taken kpop's multiple cover concept, let's try this now.

It must be so difficult to have a vocal minority of your fanbase think that you're gay, I can't imagine.

Mess. The homophobia is real. The fact that they are so uptight about people thinking they might be in a relationship makes me think that they may actually BE gay and closeted. Get tf over it.

I would say I agree with this, but after encountering how crazy serious some shippers get, it's really sick and disturbing.