noun
rumor of a love affair; talk of a romance
Refers to gossip or rumors about someone's romantic involvement. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
彼女の艶聞が新聞に載った。
Rumors of her love affair appeared in the newspaper.
その俳優の艶聞はすぐに広まった。
Talk of the actor's romance spread quickly.
The word is composed of 艶 (en, 'charming, glossy, love') and 聞 (bun, 'hear, rumor'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is conventionally associated with the idea of hearing about romantic charm.