BLACKPINK's Jennie Sparks Dating Rumors with Mystery Man in Polaroid, Fans React to Shared Name with Ex-Boyfriend Kai

BLACKPINK member Jennie has been actively promoting her new song, “Less Than A Lover.” On the 18th, she unexpectedly shared a polaroid photo on social media, showing her intimately leaning her head on the shoulder of a man in a blue shirt, both looking at the camera. Jennie deliberately covered the man’s face with a heart sticker and provided no caption, immediately sparking intense speculation about his identity. Many netizens exclaimed, “Could this be a new relationship reveal?”

As more MV teasers for “Less Than A Lover” were released, the identity of the mysterious man gradually came to light. Many netizens compared details and concluded that the male lead is Nah Kai (凱), a 23-year-old Taiwanese model currently active in South Korea, making him an overnight trending topic online.

However, what truly ignited discussion was not the male lead himself, but his name. Since “Kai” coincidentally shares a name with Jennie’s former boyfriend, EXO member Kim Jong-in (김종인), who goes by the stage name Kai, it instantly brought back memories for many fans. Jennie and Kim publicly confirmed their relationship in 2019, and although their romance ended shortly after, the “JENKAI” couple still retains a significant following.

Some netizens even created analysis 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” hinting at her past relationship. These speculations continue to spread across social media platforms.