As far as celebrity pairings go, fans love to fantasize about dream pairings, even "delusional" ones.

Recently, an X (formerly Twitter) user accidentally gave rise to this conversation by asking netizens to share their most bizarre couple with a celebrity.

But in the world of K-pop idols and K-Drama actors, the internet has been gripped with fan-generated ships that are a work of fantasy.

Here's a curated list of 10 of the most interesting "delusional dream pairings" that are taking social media by storm.

Kim Go Eun and Im Si Wan

"Can we at least have a new K-Drama? Please?" one fan tweeted, referring to the chemistry between K-drama leads Kim Go Eun and Im Si Wan. Fans have wished for this dream match to happen since the news broke about the pair starring in a drama together.

Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Do Hyun

One pairing that has had fans buzzing is the duo of Kim So Hyun and Lee Do Hyun. "They have such a great visual chemistry, but Lee Do Hyun is already in a relationship with fellow actor Lim Ji Yeon. (Sorry?)" One fan tweeted. Many fans continue to ship this duo, regardless of the actor's current relationship status.

Bang Chan of Stray Kids and Megan Thee Stallion

Fans have imagined a powerful rap collaboration between Stray Kids' Bang Chan and American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. "To ship or not to ship? Either way, those two rappers could make the best rap collab of 2025!" one exuberant user wrote on Twitter.

Giselle of aespa and Seungmin of Stray Kids

Fans are hoping for a photoshoot collaboration between Aespa's Giselle and Stray Kids' Seungmin. "At the very least, can we get a photoshoot collab?" one user noted, making it visually striking to this combination.

Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung

K-Drama fans of Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo are eager to see Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk back on-screen together. "If you're missing the chemistry that these stars had while doing Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, you're not alone," one fan expressed on X. The desire for another drama featuring the duo keeps going.

BTS's Jimin and LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha

Many are fantasizing about a ballet-style duet between BTS's Jimin and LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha.

"A ballet performance? Yes, please!" one fan tweeted, envisioning the debonair chemistry the duo would conjure on stage.

SEVENTEEN's S.Coups and Woozi

The pair ship between SEVENTEEN's S.Coups and Woozi has become a muse for fan imaginations. "Purposely found this video from a shipper to use as their argument as to why this 'delulu pairing' is the GOAT," a fan wrote, showcasing the pair's phenomenal synergy through fan-made content.

Sabrina Carpenter and NCT's Jeno

The NCT singer and Disney actress seem like an unlikely match, but fans have taken to the pairing. "I plead to you, don't shame me," Sabrina sang in her song "Please Please Please." This shipper continued: "That wouldn't be a problem with Jeno," referencing the smooth, debonair image of Jeno as the ideal match for Sabrina.

Hwasa of MAMAMOO and Siyeon of DREAMCATCHER

The Soulful Duo Of MAMAMOO's Hwasa And DREAMCATCHER's Siyeon Have Fans Shaking. "What a beautiful dream!" one fan tweeted, envisioning the two stars' potential duet.

ATEEZ's Hongjoong and BTS's J-Hope

The most enthusiastic fans have even imagined a dream collaboration between ATEEZ's Hongjoong and BTS's J-Hope, with one saying, "I'm not saying I will die without this collaboration...But I might."

That's an itch a lot of fans would like to scratch, and they hope someday these two majorly charismatic performers will pair up.

While nothing more than a fun exercise in imagination, these pairings go to show that fans are really invested in seeing their favorite K-Pop idols and K-Drama stars come together in wild combinations.

These "delusional dream pairings" embody the passions of the K-pop and K-drama fandom around the globe, whether they happen through collaboration, drama, or fantasy.

For now, the fan world will continue to dream and hope that one day, these ships will sail.