BLACKPINK and BTS are unarguably two of the biggest bands in the world right now. One can only imagine the frenzy that was unleashed when two of the members from these K-pop groups were rumoured to be dating. BLACKPINK’s Jennie and BTS’ V were caught in a whirlwind of rumours and gossip that first started in 2021. Hawk-eyed fans transformed into detectives, and several pictures of the alleged couples were also released. Though their relationship was never confirmed by the two or their agencies, here is the entire timeline of their rumoured relationship.
December 2021 – V Follows Then Unfollows Jennie On Instagram
All hell broke loose when fans noticed that V had followed BLACKPINK’s Jennie on Instagram from his official account. Before this, the idol only followed his group BTS on there. He quickly then unfollowed her and went on the fan platform WeVerse, saying he had followed her accidentally after Jennie’s account appeared on the suggested list.
May 2022- Spotted Together In Jeju Island
In the summer of 2022, pictures were released that showed V driving a car on Jeju Island. Sitting next to him was a woman who closely resembled Jennie. While many still believe that these pictures were altered or photoshopped, a Korean airline stewardess came forward and said that she had spotted the two together in Jeju.
Later that month, Jennie’s agency, YG Entertainment, came forward and stated the situation. They said that they did not have anything to say on the matter.
August-October 2022 – Pictures leaked from Jennie’s iCloud
More pictures of the couple were released at various spots. Fans started becoming worried for BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s privacy as these photos seemed to be leaked directly from Jennie’s iCloud. YG Entertainment also issued a statement saying that they will be asking the police to launch an official investigation into this.
May 2023 – BLACKPINK Jennie and BTS V Spotted in Paris
This time, the pair were allegedly spotted in Paris holding hands. The video was shared by French photographer Amar Taoualit. This was the time when Jennie was in Paris to promote her show The Idol, and V was in the city for a Celine show.
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December 2023 – News Of Their Alleged Breakup
V’s agency, BigHit Entertainment, announced that the idol would be enlisting in the military. A day later, Korean news outlet JTBC reported that BTS V and BLACKPINK’s Jennie had broken up. Neither BigHit nor YG Entertainment said anything regarding this news.
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