Jennie Confirms She’s Just Friends with BamBam: Official Statement and K-Netizens’ Reactions

On September 19th, a spokesperson for Jennie confirmed, “The dating rumors with BamBam are false. The two are friends who met in the U.S. and simply had a meal together.”

Prior to this statement, paparazzi images surfaced online depicting Jennie and BamBam enjoying lunch at a popular Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles. This establishment is favored by many Hollywood celebrities, including Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber, and it’s also a go-to spot for the members of BLACKPINK.

During their dining experience, Jennie and BamBam appeared to be in a friendly setting, accompanied by their managers. After their meal, they were spotted smiling and engaging in conversation while walking side by side, which sparked speculation regarding their relationship.

However, Jennie’s explicit clarification put an end to the misunderstanding surrounding their connection.

An article on the theqoo platform about this incident became a trending topic, accumulating over 55,000 views by the afternoon of September 19th. Below are some comments from Korean netizens.

– Does having a meal together imply they’re dating?

– BamBam has many friends. He is also close with Lisa.

– Honestly, no one suspected anything unusual.

– Jennie is in a relationship.

– It felt more like a friendly gathering lol

– Why is there speculation about her break-up with V? Can’t she have dinner with friends as she has a boyfriend?

– Who goes on a double date with their manager?

Source: theqoo

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