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BTS' V and BLACKPINK's Jennie rekindle dating rumors again post his military discharge
BTS member V's discharge from the military on June 10 after completing 18 months of training has put him in the spotlight. But now he's generating buzz for a different reason– his recent Instagram activity since resuming civilian life. It has once again set off speculation about a potential romance with K-pop star Jennie, drawing considerable interest and attention due to the high-profile status of both celebrities. Fans spot alleged evidence of BTS' V dating BLACKPINK's Jennie Kim Taehyung aka V is currently a hot topic on social media for his Instagram updates on social media post the completion of his mandatory national service. On June 11, he posted a series of photos featuring his military colleagues, his gym deets with actor Song Kang, a celebratory cake for his discharge and his solo shots in military uniforms. Four things about the post caught fans' attention the most. They are a follows– The BTS member's cake included the message "I'm happy to be with you." Fans reacted to the romantic tone of the phrase, saying, "I CAN'T IMAGINE ANY OF HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS SAYING "I'm happy to be with you THIS CAKE IS DEFINITELY GIVEN TO HIM BY JENNIE." Another picture featured a shot of V's back, focusing on his backpack. However, the blue teddy bear keychain was what stole the limelight as fans spotted a black version of the same keychain on BLACKPINK's Jennie's bag before. The third and fourth alleged evidence was the song used by V on his post and its caption. The song is called Love Me JeJe and the caption reads "Love me tete." According to fans, JeJe and tete referred to Jennie and Taehyung as usage of such cute pet names is a common phenomenon among young couples of Korea. Previously, Jennie's latest post made a day before V's military discharge added fuel to the dying down fiery dating rumors of the duo. The second slide of the post includes several letters scattered in a table, and shippers' eyes were fixated on the letter T. The usage of her song Seoul City created additional buzz as many believed it to be dedicated to V.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jennie says she wanted to ‘make music without limitations' after her exit from her previous label
Blackpink member Jennie recently sat down for an interview and got candid about her career and life. In a new turn of events, the idol also shared her latest new music video titled 'Seoul City' on April 26. Motivation behind launching one's own record label Jennie has joined the long list of singers and artists who have ventured out independently to start their own record labels. The singer shared more about why and how she came to this decision. The interviewer had asked the 'XtraL' singer about whether the decision to start her own label came from the wish to strengthen her solo career, to which the idol enthusiastically replied with a 'Yes', as shared in an interview with Harper's BAZAAR Germany. The idol shared more about why she started the label, sharing that "The idea for OA (her record label) was born because I wanted to break free creatively — to make music without limitations, without having to fit into a mould." The artist continued by saying, "I had dreamed for a long time of creating my own creative space. Now, finally, the timing was right.' The interviewer had also asked the idol to share how 2023 as a year was to start her record label, to which she shared that "I finally had the time, and I wanted to use it to focus fully on my creativity and push myself to work harder than I ever have." How the name 'Ruby' came to be for the artist's album The interviewer also asked about how the album name was selected and what the thought process behind it was. The 'Like Jennie' singer shared her insights on the matter, stating, 'I poured my whole self into this album, and in the end, I wanted to present it to the world with a name that's mine (Ruby) but not one that people immediately associate with me.' How things have been for the artist since her exit from the last agency Jennie also made the decision to part ways with her former management agency after her contract expiration. When asked about this decision and how her life and career have been after it, the idol shared that "I was involved in every single step, from recording in the studio to shaping the visuals. That's something my fans haven't seen from me before."
Korea Herald
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Jennie of Blackpink redefines K-pop album promotion with seven 'Ruby' music videos
Jennie of Blackpink is rewriting the rules of K-pop promotion with her debut solo LP 'Ruby,' unveiling an unprecedented seven music videos for tracks from the album. The singer, Sunday, released a new music video for her B-side track 'Seoul City' through her official YouTube channel and social media platforms. With this release, Jennie has now released music videos for nearly half of the album's 15 tracks — a first among K-pop artists. Typically, K-pop artists release two or three music videos, primarily for lead singles, due to the high cost of video production and promotional expenses. Jennie's extensive video rollout sets a new benchmark for album promotions in the K-pop industry. 'Seoul City' is a love letter to Seoul, with Jennie contributing to both the lyrics and composition. The track celebrates the city's magical charm, describing Seoul as the most precious place in the singer's heart. The accompanying music video captures the dreamlike beauty of Seoul, featuring Jennie immersed in the city's vibrant spirit, further enhancing the song's nostalgic atmosphere. Earlier, Jennie captivated global audiences with her performances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, one of the largest music festivals in the US, on April 13 and 20. She made history as the first solo K-pop artist to perform on Coachella's major Outdoor Theatre stage. Jennie has also achieved major milestones with 'Ruby.' The album recorded the highest first-week album sales for a K-pop female solo artist this year, selling 661,130 copies. Three tracks — 'Like Jennie,' 'Handlebars' (featuring Dua Lipa), and 'ExtraL' (featuring Doechii) — charted simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated March 22, making her the first K-pop female soloist to achieve the feat. 'Ruby' also debuted at No. 3 on the UK Official Albums Chart, setting a new record for a solo female K-pop artist.
Korea Herald
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Hangang Campus Song Festival to discover talented young artists
Festival celebrates its second year, aiming to support young artists The Hangang Campus Song Festival will take place in May, in the heart of spring, filling the Han River with the fresh music of talented young people. Now in its second year, following last year's successful debut, the Hangang Campus Song Festival is an original song competition open to university and graduate students. Participants can only apply with original compositions, and winners will be given a chance to release a debut album and perform overseas. The grand prize winner will receive a prize money of 20 million won ($13,650), while the gold, silver, and bronze award winners will be awarded 10 million won, 5 million won, and 3 million won, respectively. Two additional teams will each receive 1 million won. While the first Hangang Campus Song Festival held last year took place at a 2,200-sesat venue, the event will move to the riverside stage at Ttukseom Hangang Park, which accommodates up to 10,000 people. Applications opened Monday, with 300 teams accepted on a first come, first served basis. The competition consists of two preliminary rounds. In the first round, which will take place April 11, music professionals will select 30 teams based on submitted audio recordings and videos. The second round, taking place April 26, will feature live performances from the 30 selected teams. Judges include composer Kim Hyung-seok, lyricist Kim Eana, Lee Sang-min of Roo'ra and Kang Seung-yoon of Winner, who will determine the 10 finalists to perform on the main stage. The finals will be held at the riverside stage of Ttukseom Hangang Park, with the performances also streamed online through the Seoul City YouTube channel. Drone shows and fireworks will entertain spectators between the stages, and special stages of singers will be presented as well. The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to provide participants with opportunities to perform on domestic broadcasts, university festivals and various music events, helping them grow into influential artists. "We aim to establish the Hangang Campus Song Festival as Seoul's representative youth culture and arts festival while developing it into a platform for discovering outstanding musicians," a Seoul official stated. "We hope that many university students with a passion for music will participate and fully showcase their dreams and talents."
