In a recent turn of events, a video allegedly featuring BTS member Taehyung and BLACKPINK’s Jennie strolling hand-in-hand in Paris has sent fans into a frenzy. The video, which surfaced online, follows the string of the private pictures leaked last year in May. Fans quickly speculated that the two idols may be dating, eagerly awaiting a definitive statement from their respective agencies, HYBE and YG Entertainment.
The dating rumors are not new for Taehyung and Jennie, who have been linked since last year when their private photos were leaked online. The photos showed them in a car on Jeju Island, where they were said to have spent a vacation together. However, neither HYBE nor YG Entertainment confirmed or denied the rumors at that time, leaving fans in confusion and speculation.
It has been reported that both HYBE, BTS’s management company, and YG Entertainment, home to BLACKPINK, have responded to the latest rumors in a similar manner to last year. In statements released on May 18th, the agencies opted for a cautious approach, citing the artists’ private lives as the reason behind their lack of confirmation or denial.
“We do not know because it is the artist’s private life,” both HYBE and YG Entertainment expressed in their official statements, reiterating their position from the previous year.
This strategic response from the agencies is not entirely surprising, as maintaining the privacy and personal lives of their artists has been a long-standing policy. Both HYBE and YG Entertainment have consistently emphasized the importance of respecting the personal boundaries of their talents and allowing them to navigate their private lives independently.
As of now, there is no official confirmation or denial from either Taehyung or Jennie regarding their dating rumors. Fans are divided on whether they support or oppose their relationship, while some are still skeptical about the authenticity of the video and photos.
Regardless of their relationship status, Taehyung and Jennie are both talented and successful artists who deserve respect and privacy from their fans and the public. They have both contributed to the global popularity and recognition of K-pop with their music and charisma. Whether they are dating or not, they should be able to enjoy their personal lives without being harassed or judged by others.
