BTS V Faces Backlash Over Dating Rumors With BLACKPINK Jennie Amid Jungkook’s Recent Activities

BTS’s V is facing backlash amid renewed dating rumors sparked by Jungkook’s recent TikTok activity.
The controversy began when Jungkook followed numerous K-pop groups and idols on TikTok, including groups inside and outside HYBE. Fans first noticed he wasn’t following aespa, which fueled dating rumors with Winter. When Jungkook finally followed aespa, criticism only intensified, creating a “damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t” situation.
Soon after, attention shifted to V himself and his own dating rumors. Back in 2022, V was linked to BLACKPINK’s Jennie through a series of alleged leaked photos showing intimate moments, including a supposed vacation together.
The rumors started after V “accidentally” followed Jennie on Instagram. Following this, V posted on Weverse, calling Instagram a “scary app.”

Fans quickly reacted online, comparing Jungkook’s openness to V’s more cautious approach. Some harshly criticized V, calling him a “coward” in contrast to Jungkook’s straightforwardness.
“tell me who’s the real manchild?” — ren (@97artz)
“Now we know who the coward is” — leloo (@JOJOJK97)
“Saying all this but stanning someone that came and said instagram is a scary place the jokes write themselves , jk stands on everything he does and has always been genuine, you stan the real coward here don’t ever get it twisted !” — starr (@sushi73251564)
As the situation unfolded, the focus remains on both BTS members’ social media actions and the ongoing dating rumors surrounding them. Fans continue debating who is more genuine amid the controversy.