Dating rumors involving Jennie (김제니) of K-pop sensation BLACKPINK and V (김태형) of BTS (방탄소년단) have once again sparked discussion. Recently, a Los Angeles restaurant posted Jennie's autograph on Instagram, claiming she had dined there last November with V and other friends. The news immediately ignited a heated debate among fans, with many speculating whether the two never broke up and are still in a low-key relationship.
The LA restaurant recently shared Jennie's autograph, displayed on its wall, via social media. The original post mentioned that Jennie had visited in November last year with V and several other friends. The establishment also revealed that some customers recognized the two at the time, but since V left earlier, they only managed to get Jennie's autograph.
After the claims surfaced, they quickly sparked intense discussion on social media. Some international netizens excitedly commented, "Taehyung and Jennie ate together in LA last November, they've always been low-key. ARMYs and BLINKs, you're really going to become in-laws!" Others enthusiastically wrote, "OMG! Is Jennie and Taehyung's date really confirmed? They're still together! We're getting good news again!" and "So they're still dating, I'm happy for them."
However, the news was not universally accepted by fans, instead triggering a fierce debate between opposing sides. Some netizens questioned the restaurant's claims, citing a lack of concrete evidence and even pointing out that the restaurant had previously been accused of spreading rumors about other idols to generate buzz for its establishment and social media accounts.
Other fans raised questions about the timeline, noting that V left the U.S. on November 12 last year and did not return until November 16, while Jennie only departed on November 21 for BLACKPINK's tour. They suggested that the conflicting schedules with the restaurant's description still need clarification. Additionally, some netizens pointed out that the restaurant had previously followed dating-related accounts, casting doubt on the credibility of the current revelation.
Notably, the restaurant later modified its original post, removing the claim that V had visited with Jennie, leaving only the information about Jennie's visit. However, the establishment then liked a comment implying that Jennie and V had dined together, once again leaving room for speculation and fueling fans' ongoing guesses about their relationship.
Furthermore, the restaurant later posted again, stating that Jennie had visited the establishment twice, jokingly calling her a "regular customer" and thanking her for her patronage. The restaurant also mentioned that Jennie's autograph remains on its wall and quipped that they would treat her to the best pork belly next time.
In fact, dating rumors between Jennie and V first began to circulate in late 2021 when V unexpectedly followed Jennie's personal Instagram account, sparking public speculation. In May of the following year, photos allegedly showing the two on a date in Jeju Island circulated online, rapidly intensifying the romance rumors.
However, neither party has ever officially confirmed their relationship. This latest restaurant revelation has once again fueled discussion, but whether the two truly met in Los Angeles or have rekindled their romance still lacks conclusive evidence. The public continues to watch closely to see if the dating rumors are genuine or merely a unilateral publicity stunt by the restaurant.
