Dating rumors surrounding BLACKPINK’s Jennie and BTS’s V (Kim Taehyung) have resurfaced once again, igniting a fierce online divide between international fans and Korean netizens.
Initial speculation began in December 2021 when V briefly followed Jennie on Instagram, and intensified in May 2022 after alleged photos of the two on Jeju Island were leaked. By May 2023, more whispers emerged after they were reportedly seen walking hand-in-hand in Paris. Despite mounting rumors, neither of their agencies has confirmed the relationship.
In the months following V’s military enlistment, many believed the romance had ended. But with his recent discharge, international fans reignited the conversation — citing matching keychains, social media “likes” by mutual acquaintances, and unconfirmed claims that Jennie had traveled to Los Angeles to meet V.
However, Korean netizens remain unconvinced. Theories that seemed convincing to some international fans were brushed off by many K-netizens as recycled content from obsessive fan accounts. On forums like Pann Nate, the comments reflected frustration and exhaustion:
- “Stop acting like international fans and spreading baseless rumors. This is just the same old recycled story.”
- “Bangtan Gallery akgaes are pretending to be foreigners while spreading rumors. I’ve got the PDF saved.”
- “Just ignore it — it’s stalker behavior.”
- “Mind your own business instead of worrying about others’ dating lives.”
- “They look good together, what’s the problem? The crazies here are seriously creepy, lol.”
Some netizens also took a more neutral or even supportive stance:
- “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.”
- “Even if they are dating, so what? They’re both beautiful and successful. Why are basement-dwelling pigs so jealous?”
Whether the rumors hold truth or not, fans and spectators alike continue to speculate on every post, like, and sighting — a testament to the global obsession with two of K-pop’s biggest icons. As always, the stars themselves remain silent.
Sources: pann
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