Jennie's MV Co-Star Revealed as Taiwanese Model Nah Kai; Name Coincidence Sparks EXO Kai Flashbacks

BLACKPINK member Jennie has been actively promoting her new song, “Less Than A Lover.” On October 18, she surprised fans by sharing a polaroid photo on social media, showing her intimately resting her head on the shoulder of a man in a blue shirt, both looking at the camera. Jennie deliberately obscured the man's face with a heart emoji and provided no caption, immediately sparking intense speculation about his identity. Many netizens exclaimed, “Could this be a new romance revealed?”

As more teasers for the “Less Than A Lover” music video were released, the mysterious man's true identity gradually came to light. Many netizens compared clues and concluded that the male lead is Nah Kai (凱), a 23-year-old Taiwanese model currently active in Korea, who instantly became a trending topic online.

However, what truly ignited the discussion was not the male lead himself, but his name. “Kai” happens to be the same name as Jennie's former boyfriend, EXO member Kim Jong-in (김종인), known professionally as Kai, instantly bringing back memories for many fans. Jennie publicly confirmed her relationship with Kai in 2019, and although the romance ended shortly after, the “JENKAI” couple still has a significant following.

Some netizens even created analytical videos, suggesting that Jennie's new song—from its main visual color palette and styling to the male lead's name—might contain “Easter eggs” referencing her past relationship. These theories continue to spread across social media.