BLACKPINK

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BTS's V and BLACKPINK's Jennie walking in Paris holding hands videos and photos goes viral on social media

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Fans quickly speculated that the two idols may be dating, eagerly awaiting a definitive statement from their respective agencies HYBE and YG

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These rumours are not new to global icons they have been also linked earlier last year

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However, neither HYBE nor YG Entertainment confirmed or denied the rumors at that time

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In statements released on May 18th, the agencies opted for a cautious approach

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citing the artists’ private lives as the reason behind their lack of confirmation or denial.

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“We do not know because it is the artist’s private life,” both HYBE and YG Entertainment expressed in their official statements

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BTS’ Suga is praised for inclusion of trigger warnings during his tour

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