In the realm of K-pop, unexpected interactions between idols often create waves of excitement among fans.
Such was the case recently when BLACKPINK's Jennie and SEVENTEEN's Woozi crossed paths in a social media exchange that caught everyone off guard.
Netizens' Reactions
Upon ZICO's release of the collaboration track "SPOT!" featuring Jennie, fans were already hyped. However, it was Woozi's unexpected Instagram story that took the spotlight.
Rarely active on social media, Woozi surprised followers by sharing a snippet of the song, tagging both ZICO and Jennie, and expressing admiration with the caption, "This combo is crazy..."
Jennie reciprocated the gesture by reposting Woozi's story, adding her own anticipation for SEVENTEEN's upcoming album with the caption, "Looking forward to Maestro."
This exchange left netizens buzzing with questions about their relationship and past interactions, especially recalling when Woozi played Jennie's song during a live broadcast.
jennie reposted woozi’s instagram story and said she look forward to maestro afsbdjdjdj woozi and jennie are friends😭🤘 AAAAAAAA MY SEVENTEEN BLACKPINK CRUMBS pic.twitter.com/zr9O7fUjr4
— 하니행뵹 (@flamehanie) April 26, 2024
WOOZI AND JENNIE KNOWS EO pic.twitter.com/LQFzxwnM4A
— Tori🍂 (@hrtcoups) April 26, 2024
WOOZI JENNIE BFFS pic.twitter.com/quWaA0VCji
— syd. (@ksybrainrot) April 26, 2024
woozi and jennie are 96 liners and we just discovered they are friends mmm does that mean she's also friends with wonwoo??
— alba (@unhingedboa) April 26, 2024
“Waiting for The Maestro☺️”
— Tori🍂 (@hrtcoups) April 26, 2024
JENNIE REPOSTED WOOZI IG STORY AND COMMENTED 🥹 pic.twitter.com/axpTTAwIxX
Previous Interactions Between SEVENTEEN and BLACKPINK
This isn't the first time SEVENTEEN and BLACKPINK have sparked fan excitement through unexpected connections.
Earlier in 2024, Mingyu from SEVENTEEN was spotted interacting with Jisoo and Lisa at separate designer events, further fueling speculation about possible friendships and collaborations between the two powerhouse groups.
In recent news, BLACKPINK's Jennie faced criticism for her apparent weight gain after appearing at Paris Fashion Week.
Korean netizens commented on her physique, prompting BLINKs to defend her, arguing that weight fluctuations are normal and shouldn't be scrutinized.
Some fans expressed disappointment in the industry's toxic beauty standards, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing mental and physical health over appearance.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.