On Sep 19th, a representative from Jennie’s side stated, “The dating rumors with BamBam are not true. The two, who are friends, met in the U.S. and just had a meal together.“
Previously, paparazzi photos circulated online showing Jennie and BamBam dining together at a well-known Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles. This restaurant is popular among Hollywood stars, including Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber, as well as being a favorite of BLACKPINK members.
Jennie and BamBam dined in a friendly atmosphere, accompanied by their managers. After finishing their meal, they were seen smiling and chatting, walking side by side, which led to speculation about their relationship.
However, with Jennie‘s clear statement, the matter ended as a misunderstanding.
The theqoo article regarding this became a hot topic with over 55,000 views as of the afternoon of Sep 19th. Below are some comments from Korean netizens.
– Does eating together mean they’re dating?
– BamBam has a lot of friends. He knows Lisa too.
– Seriously, no one suspected anything.
– Jennie has a boyfriend.
– It was just a friend vibe lol
– Why is there talk about her breaking up with V? Can’t she have dinner with friends if she has a boyfriend?
– Who goes on a double date with their manager?
Source: theqoo
