Alleged Photo Leak Sparks Controversy Among BLACKPINK and BTS Fans
On April 2, an anonymous individual claiming to be a former employee of YG Entertainment set the internet ablaze by sharing a purported photo of BLACKPINK’s Jennie and BTS’ Taehyung. The same source had previously disclosed various allegations about YG Entertainment and other notable companies over March 2025.
As the image began circulating, particularly on the platform X, it fueled speculation among fans who recalled past dating rumors involving Jennie and Taehyung. However, some fans quickly disputed the authenticity of the leaked photo, asserting that the individuals depicted were not the K-pop idols.
Commentators noted that the clothing in the photo bore a striking resemblance to that worn by Hollywood couple Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk, recently spotted together. Fans soon deduced that the image released by the YG leaker was likely a digitally manipulated picture of Cooper and Shayk altered to feature the likenesses of Jennie and Taehyung.
Fan Reactions to the Leaked Image
Outrage erupted among fans regarding the leaked claims suggesting a romantic connection between the idols. The leaks prompted many to voice their frustrations, criticizing both the YG leaker and other users who perpetuated the rumors. Below are a few notable reactions:
“Y’all want to push that agenda so bad… it never happened and it’s never going to happen,”one fan remarked.
“Lmfao wdym this is bradley cooper and irina shayk please… don’t believe that yg leaker fr lmfaoo,”stated a fan on X.
“That’s not even them,”added another fan.
“Y’all believe anything,”commented a netizen.
Fans continued to express skepticism about the credibility of the leaked photo, deeming it unrealistic. Additional comments captured the sentiment:
“Ain’t no one believing this sh*t,”wrote a fan.
“*Sigh* This is childish behaviour,”added an X user.
“That’s not Taehyung, I can recognize him even from a distance,”commented a netizen.
“Damn that ‘leaker’ be posting some random couple then labeling them as Jennie and Tae,”observed another X user.
Insights on BLACKPINK’s Jennie and BTS’ Taehyung
Jennie from BLACKPINK is a prominent South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper who debuted in 2016 with YG Entertainment. In November 2023, she made headlines by establishing her own label, Odd Atelier.
As of December 2023, all BLACKPINK members had opted to leave YG Entertainment upon the expiration of their contracts. While the group remains under YG for ensemble activities, the individual members are pursuing careers under various labels.
Along with launching her own label, Jennie signed with Columbia Records, advancing her solo career. In October 2024, she debuted with her first independent single, “Mantra,”followed by the announcement of her inaugural studio album titled “Ruby.”After releasing two pre-release singles—”Love Hangover”featuring Dominic Fike and “ExtraL”featuring Doechii—she rolled out her much-anticipated 15-track album in March 2025.
BTS’ Taehyung, also known as V, debuted under BigHit Entertainment in 2013. He has shared a collection of independent tracks via SoundCloud throughout his career, including hits like “Winter Bear”and “Snow Flower”featuring Peakboy. His official solo debut came with the studio album “Layover,”released in September 2023.
Since then, Taehyung has launched additional solo tracks, including “FRI(END)S”in March 2024 and “Winter Ahead”featuring Park Hyo-shin in December 2024, as well as a collaboration called “White Christmas”with the late Bing Crosby. Currently, Taehyung is fulfilling his mandatory military service, which commenced in December 2023 and is expected to conclude in June 2025.
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