Jennie (BLACKPINK) and V (BTS) Spark Dating Rumors Again

The relationship between Jennie (BLACKPINK) and V (BTS) is heating up like never before.

Ever since V completed his mandatory military service, his connection with Jennie has once again caught the public’s attention. According to KoreaBoo, netizens have been quick to spot a flurry of “hints” that seem to suggest the two stars are quietly showing affection for each other.

Just one day before V’s official discharge on June 10, Jennie — who had been silent on Instagram for a while — suddenly returned with a new set of promotional photos for her MV Seoul City. The timing wasn’t lost on fans, especially since Seoul City is a song about passionate and romantic love, with a lyric that raised eyebrows: “Mr. General.” This phrase reminded fans of V, who served in the military and held the rank of officer. The coincidence sparked speculation that the track was a subtle nod to her rumored boyfriend.

As for V, shortly after completing his military duty, the BTS member posted a photo showing a celebratory cake he received. What truly caught fans’ attention was the message written on the cake: “I’m happy to be with you.” According to netizens, this wasn't the kind of gift a family member would give—it had to be from someone very special. Some eagle-eyed fans even traced the cake back to a bakery Jennie has used before, particularly for gifting birthday cakes to her close friends.

On the Nate forum, users also noticed that both Jennie and V have been spotted using the same bag keychain from the same designer brand.

These subtle clues and cryptic messages in their respective posts have reignited speculation that V and Jennie may have rekindled their romance—and that they might be softly going public with their relationship. At the moment, every move the two global K-pop idols make is sending shockwaves through social media.

Jennie and V were first rumored to be dating back in early 2022 when a series of photos showing the two together were leaked online. Neither HYBE nor YG Entertainment (Jennie’s label at the time) issued any statement confirming or denying their relationship. Then, in May 2023, the K-pop world was shaken when photos of Jennie and V holding hands in Paris surfaced, appearing to confirm their romance. However, by the end of 2023, Korean media reported the two had broken up—just before V’s enlistment.

Now, with these new clues, fans are once again wondering: are Jennie and V back together?