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K-pop fans were recently caught off guard by a surprise crossover involving BLACKPINK’s Jennie and former BIGBANG member T.O.P, not through a musical project or public appearance together, but in a uniquely delightful promotional video by Netflix. The video, titled “Martha Stewart, @lilyachty, and T.O.P invite you to enter your K-Era,” showcased snippets from several K-content titles and closed with an unexpected nod to both idols that sent fans into an excited frenzy.
T.O.P made his appearance in the video as part of the Squid Game 2 cast. In the skit, he walks into a room where Martha Stewart has clearly been swept up by the Hallyu wave. The room is filled with Korean elements: she’s seen wearing a Park Eun Bin shirt, enjoying Korean snacks, and most notably, the background music playing is Jennie’s solo track Like JENNIE from her Ruby album. This subtle yet intentional choice of soundtrack immediately sparked fan excitement, creating what many are now calling “T.O.P X Jennie crumbs.”
The pairing feels especially significant due to both idols’ YG Entertainment backgrounds—T.O.P as a core member of BIGBANG and Jennie as one of BLACKPINK’s standout performers. Though both have since left the agency and are pursuing individual careers, this moment rekindled nostalgia among fans who once dreamed of collaborations between YG’s most iconic figures. The fact that they were linked even indirectly, after a long period of near radio silence between ex-YG artists, amplified the surprise and emotional impact.
Fans flooded social media with creative reactions, editing clips of the Netflix promo to highlight the T.O.P-Jennie intersection. Many affectionately dubbed them the “father-daughter duo” due to their generational gap and stylistic contrast, while others simply celebrated the clever and unexpected use of Jennie’s music to underscore T.O.P’s segment. Some even went as far as demanding a full collaboration in the future, calling it a “dream pairing” that blends classic charisma with modern global flair.
Though brief and subtle, this crossover moment served as a potent reminder of the enduring appeal of K-pop’s biggest icons and their ability to capture attention—even without being in the same room. Whether or not a true collaboration ever materializes, fans will likely continue to cherish and revisit this lighthearted yet symbolically rich intersection for a long time.