BTS Jimin, a co-member of V was suddenly mentioned by netizens amid the latter's dating rumor with BLACKPINK Jennie due to THIS reason.

BTS Jimin Might Feel 'Awkward' About V & Jennie Dating Rumor? Here's Why

Amid more "proofs" justifying BTS V and BLACKPINK Jennie's romantic relationship speculation, Jimin also drew attention from netizens and K-pop fans.

Why was Jimin mentioned in the process?

It's because of Jennie's past lover, EXO Kai. In the K-pop scene, Jimin is known to be close to Kai after becoming friends through SHINee Taemin. They were even members of the popular squad comprised of male K-pop idols called, the "Padding Squad."

Meanwhile, Jimin who is the main dancer of the global group BTS is not only a co-member of V but is also a close friend of the idol. They are born in the same year, making them both 95-liners.

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Accordingly, it is speculated that Jimin may have witnessed two of his bestfriends date the same woman.

In particular, an article titled "If the rumor of V and Jennie's romantic relationship is real, did Jimin see (his) two friends dating a woman at a different time?" was posted on an online community.

As soon as it was uploaded, the post gained huge interest from internet users and started a discussion.

Netizens who saw it responded:

"I thought about it as soon as I saw the dating rumor."

"His best friend (EXO Kai) and close brother (BTS V dated one person."

"I think it would be awkward."

"Honestly, it would be awkward"

"Stanning K-pop idols is fun."

Meanwhile, Jennie dated EXO Kai in 2020 and later on broke up after a month of the same year. In 2022, Jennie was once again embroiled in rumors of a romantic relationship after an alleged photo of her with V surfaced. Both of them were seen having a date on Jeju Island and the photo started to circulate on May 23.

Prior to that day, G-Dragon speculated to be the BLACKPINK member's public lover as of 2021 was embroiled in rumors of a breakup.

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Despite dating rumors, the agencies of the two idols, HYBE and YG Entertainment, as well as the stars themselves remained silent.

But on May 25, the V and Jennie posted new posts on their Instagram. This is the first post posted from them since rumors of a romantic relationship were raised, drawing more attention.

First, V posted a unique black-and-white photo with a white thread around his face on his Instagram feed.

Meanwhile, Jennie posted a group photo of BLACKPINK from U.S. music magazine Rolling Stone, as well as her solo shot on her Instagram story, drawing attention from netizens.

As of May 26, their agencies continued their silent treatment regarding the dating rumors of V and Jennie, increasing the speculation that it could be true.

On the other hand, BTS, V's boy group, will release a new album "WE ARE BULLETPROOF" on June 10, and BLACKPINK, to which Jennie belongs, is said to be preparing for a comeback this year as well.

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Written by Eunice Dawson