Jennie BLACKPINK and V BTS have once again sparked intense dating speculation across global fan communities following unverified claims from a Los Angeles restaurant and online chatter surrounding a July 2026 music video release. Neither artist’s agency has confirmed a romantic relationship, and representatives for both K-Pop stars have not addressed the latest rumors.
The renewed interest stems from a November 2025 social media post by an Instagram account identified as @toad_house_la, which claimed the two idols dined together at a Los Angeles restaurant. According to the restaurant owner, V left the premises earlier after praising the food, while Jennie remained longer and left her signature. The restaurant later altered its caption to remove specific mentions of V after fans questioned the claim, though the establishment reportedly liked comments linking the visit to the duo.
Fans track rumored encounters since 2021
The timeline of rumored encounters dates back to December 2021, when V accidentally followed Jennie on Instagram before unfollowing and complaining on Weverse about the platform’s recommendation feature. By May 2022, an image featured a man resembling V driving a car with a passenger resembling Jennie. In May 2023, videos surfaced showing a couple walking hand-in-hand along the Seine River in Paris, which fans later compared to subsequent solo posts made by both artists.
Fan communities known as “Taennie” shippers continue to track perceived connections. WowKeren reported that fans scrutinized Jennie’s July 2026 music video for “Less Than A Lover,” arguing that the male character mirrors V. Other social media users disputed the visual similarities, debating whether the character resembled other figures or if the theories lacked concrete proof.
Flight records contradict restaurant claims
Discrepancies in fan timelines have added skepticism to the Los Angeles restaurant claim. Some social media users cross-referenced flight records indicating V departed Los Angeles on November 12 and returned on November 16, 2025, while Jennie did not leave until November 21 for a BLACKPINK tour. Critics argued that the overlapping dates do not align with the restaurant’s narrative of a joint November 2025 appearance.
Both management agencies have maintained silence throughout the speculation cycle, leaving the nature of Jennie and V’s relationship unconfirmed by official sources.
Are Jennie and V dating?
Have Jennie BLACKPINK and V BTS ever confirmed dating rumors?
No, neither Jennie nor V, nor their respective entertainment agencies, have ever confirmed a romantic relationship. Representatives have consistently declined to comment on the rumors.
What started the initial dating rumors between Jennie and V?
The rumors began in December 2021 when V accidentally followed Jennie’s personal Instagram account, prompting him to post a clarification on Weverse regarding Instagram’s recommendation feature.
What did the Los Angeles restaurant claim about the artists?
In November 2025, an Instagram account for a Los Angeles restaurant claimed Jennie and V dined there together, though the post was later edited to remove mentions of V after facing public skepticism over unverified claims.
When did media outlets report a split between the two idols?
No source provides information regarding a reported split between the two idols.
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