Two of the biggest K-pop stars in the world, BTS’ V and Blackpink’s Jennie, were spotted holding hands in Paris on May 17. The two were seen walking along the Seine River.
The photos and videos of V and Jennie quickly went viral, and fans are now speculating that the two are dating. V’s agency HYBE and Jennie’s agency YG Entertainment stated to a Sports Seoul Reporter that “We do not know due to it being regarding the artists’ private lives” in response to the dating rumors surrounding them.
This is not the first time that V and Jennie have been rumored to be dating. In 2022, photos of the two allegedly on vacation together in Jeju Island surfaced online. However, neither V nor Jennie confirmed or denied the rumors at the time.
If V and Jennie are indeed dating, they would be the first major K-pop couple in recent years. K-pop idols are often discouraged from dating, as it can damage their image and popularity. However, times are changing, and more and more K-pop idols are starting to open up about their relationships.
V’s outfit in the video is identical to a very clear photo of him that was taken that same night. This suggests that the video is not doctored and that the two were actually together.
A member of Jennie’s team had posted a picture of himself on his Instagram and he was also in this video of Jennie and V wearing the same outfit. This suggests that the two were not trying to hide their relationship and that they were comfortable being seen together.
V and Jennie have been rumored to be dating in the past. These rumors have never been confirmed, but they add to the speculation that the two are now a couple.
