Popular streamer Pokimane has clearly stated she is not dating Mark Tuan from GOT7. This comes after a TikTok video they made together led to fans online speculating about a secret relationship. Pokimane responded directly to the rumors, explaining her strict rule about keeping her personal life private.
How the Dating Rumors Started
On November 19, 2025, YouTuber and Twitch streamer Imane โPokimaneโ Anys posted a TikTok with rapper and GOT7 member Mark Tuan. The video featured the two recreating the popular โOcean Eyesโ trend set to the Billie Eilish song. In the clip, Pokimane lip-syncs while posing next to Tuan before a transition to a solo shot.
The collaboration was unexpected for fans of both stars. Comments on the video quickly began questioning the nature of their appearance together. One of the top comments asked, โWhatโs Mark Tuan doing here?โ to which Pokimane replied that he was โbeing a very nice and sweet guy.โ Another viewer directly asked if the video was a โsoft launch,โ a term used for subtly hinting at a new relationship online, which ignited widespread speculation.
Pokimaneโs Direct Response to the Speculation
The very next day, on November 20, 2025, Pokimane uploaded a follow-up TikTok to set the record straight. She firmly denied any romantic involvement with the GOT7 idol. In her video, she laid out her clear policy on sharing relationship news with the public.
โLet me clear this up once and for all,โ Pokimane stated. โThe only soft launch you will ever see from me is a ring on my finger. Okay? A man in my life is but a man in my life until heโs my husband.โ
She further explained her approach by comparing it to simple official documents.
โI work a little bit like a government form. You know how the only statuses available are like, โSingle, married, divorced?โ Thatโs how I am with the public. Okay, thank you.โ
This is not the first time Pokimane has addressed her private life. In 2024, she spoke about going through a significant breakup but has always maintained that she prefers not to date in the public eye.
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Fans and Followers React to the Online Drama
The situation sparked a significant reaction on social media, with many fans defending the stars and criticizing the rush to assume a relationship. A common sentiment among fans was that the interaction was purely professional. Many pointed out that Mark Tuan had just released his second English mini-album, Silhouette, on November 7, 2025, and the TikTok was likely just a part of his promotional activities.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) expressed this view, writing, โAs one of Markโs fans, he just released an album and heโs doing promos. Thatโs all this interaction was. Promo for his album. People are weird af. Leave Mark outta this.โ Another fan echoed this, stating, โGirl he’s just doing his album promos honestly u should’ve ignored that one comment but anyways please leave Mark out of it.โ
Other social media users commented on the broader pattern of assuming a romance whenever a man and woman collaborate online. One user simply noted, โWomen canโt collab with men without ppl thinking theyโre dating lmao.โ Many were simply confused about why the rumors started in the first place, with one fan posting, โpeople being shipped that have never been shipped,โ highlighting the unexpected nature of the pairing.
Mark Tuan’s Current Work and Projects
The fan theory that the TikTok was for promotional work aligns with Mark Tuan’s recent professional activities. His latest album, Silhouette, is described as his most personal work to date. The project leans into alternative pop and rock and features five tracks, including the title track Sunsets and Cigarettes, which deals with the feeling of love slipping away. The physical album also includes handwritten notes and lyric sketches, offering fans a deeper look into his creative process.
Pokimane’s History of Keeping Her Personal Life Private
Pokimane has consistently kept her relationships away from the spotlight. While she shared in a 2024 YouTube vlog that she had experienced a difficult breakup, she did not name the person involved. She explained that the split felt different because she had been envisioning a future with them. She has always maintained that unless she is married, her relationship status is a private matter, a boundary she firmly reinforced with her recent statement.
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