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Fresh dating rumors between BLACKPINK’s Jennie and BTS’ V (Kim Taehyung) began to swirl online once again following V’s recent military discharge. Although the speculations initially sparked interest, both BTS ARMY and BLACKPINK fans were quick to dismiss them, citing recycled narratives, coincidental details, and previously addressed misinformation. Despite a few new “clues” circulating on social media, the overall consensus was that the rumors lacked solid ground.
The renewed buzz stemmed from an Instagram post V shared after completing his military duties. He captioned the post “Love me TeTe” and included the song Love Me JeJe by Nigerian artist Tems. Some fans and netizens speculated that “TeTe” and “JeJe” might be cryptic stand-ins for “Taehyung” and “Jennie,” respectively. While the theory gained a little traction, longtime BTS fans swiftly pointed out that “TeTe” is a nickname ARMY has affectionately used for V for years. The song choice, they argued, was most likely just a stylistic or musical preference, not a veiled reference to anyone in particular.
Further rumors emerged when a photo of a cake included in V’s post began circulating. The cake had the message “I’m happy to be with you,” which led some online users to speculate it was a gift from a romantic partner—possibly Jennie. But ARMY quickly recalled a similar cake V had received during his time in the Special Duty Team. Based on the timing, visual similarities, and known camaraderie between V and his military peers, fans logically concluded that the cake was most likely from his SDT colleagues, not a romantic partner.
Lastly, some fans speculated about Jennie and V having matching keyrings, suggesting they were “couple items.” However, this theory was also laid to rest after fans discovered that the keyrings were widely available and quite trendy in South Korea. In fact, V had previously shared that his keyring was a gift from designer Kim Hee June. The matching was nothing more than a coincidence, and the accessory itself was known to be a popular item among many, not just celebrities.
In conclusion, while the internet buzzed briefly with renewed theories about Jennie and V, fans from both sides quickly stepped in with context, evidence, and reason. The dating rumors appear to be nothing more than social media noise fueled by coincidences and over-interpretations.