Dating rumors surrounding BLACKPINK’s Jennie and BTS’s V have resurfaced once again, sparking heated debate between international fans and Korean netizens.
Speculation about the two first began in December 2021, when V briefly followed Jennie on Instagram. The rumors escalated in May 2022 after alleged photos of the pair in Jeju Island were leaked, and further intensified in May 2023 when they were spotted walking hand in hand in Paris. Although their agencies have never confirmed the relationship, a series of additional leaked photos fueled the belief that the two were unofficially dating.
With V’s enlistment in 2023, many assumed the relationship had ended. However, after his recent military discharge, international fans began speculating that the two idols might have rekindled their romance.
Some pointed to social media "likes" by acquaintances and matching keychains as hints, while others circulated claims that Jennie traveled to Los Angeles to reunite with V.
Korean netizens, however, appear skeptical. Many dismissed the renewed speculation as fan-made rumors, with comments such as, "Stop acting like international fans and spreading baseless rumors. This is just the same old recycled story," and "Ignore it, it’s just stalker behavior."
They commented:
"Bangtan Gallery akgaes are pretending to be foreigners while spreading rumors. They were already causing trouble yesterday on Bangtan Gallery, too, lol. I’ve got the PDF saved."
"Stop caring, stalker."
"Just ignore it."
"I know the memes. Just from looking at them, it’s obvious it’s the same Jennie/V akgaes spamming every V-related post with the same old images. It’s like their fingerprint. Please just stop."
"Some people just love writing long-winded rants. Same old, every time."
"Mind your own business instead of worrying about others’ dating lives."
"Worry about your own dating life. lol."
"Instead of just throwing tantrums, sasaengs should try being as successful as Jennie if you’re that jealous."
"They look good together, what’s the problem? The crazies here are seriously creepy, lol."
"Honestly, they’re human too. Of course, they should date and love someone. That’s how my star can be happy and truly shine from the heart. But since idols make money off of fanservice and ‘pretend dating’ with fans, they should at least make an effort not to get caught… really, never get caught."
"We wouldn’t know either if they're dating or not. Why don’t you go ask them and let us know?"
"Even if they are dating, so what? They’re both beautiful and successful. Why are basement-dwelling pigs so jealous? LOL, it’s hilarious."
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