So many K-Pop superstars also happen to be social media sensations – and the top accounts have millions and millions of followers!
From solo superstars to girl group and boy band members, plenty of South Korean stars have become huge on Instagram. And based on the latest roundup of idol follower counts, we know who the most popular stars are on the social media platform!
The 25-year-old girl group member and the 32-year-old Big Bang member and solo artist are seeing each other, according to South Korean media outlet Dispatch on Wednesday (February 24).
The two also have something of a history: she previously appeared as the female protagonist in the music video for the song “That XX” from One Of a Kind in 2012, followed by a feature on his album title song, “Black.”
Dispatchreported that the two were seen rendezvousing at G-Dragon‘s home in Hannam-dong in Seoul, South Korea. Their relationship is described as an “open secret” within their agency YG Entertainment.
Jennie‘s manager reportedly drops her off at G-Dragon‘s house and picks her up, and sometimes G-Dragon‘s manager gives her a ride. G-Dragon was also allegedly spotted at a music video set for BLACKPINK’s first full album and rooting for Jennie on set.
The report also claims Jennie was seen leaving his home for BLACKPINK‘s recent The Show online concert on January 31.
“A lot of people in YG noticed their relationship. Jennie‘s mother is also aware of their relationship. She is thankful to him for his thoughtful care,” a source told the outlet.
Jennie, G-Dragon and YG Entertainment have not yet made a statement to verify the report.
YG Entertainment is editing the new BLACKPINK video amid controversy.
Following criticism online for member Jennie‘s nurse outfit in one scene of their new “Lovesick Girls” music video, the K-pop girl group’s agency announced Wednesday (October 7) that the scene is being edited out.
YG Entertainment issued a statement: “We have ultimately decided to delete all scenes involving the nurse outfit in BLACKPINK‘s ‘Lovesick Girls’ MV, and we plan on replacing the MV with the edited version as soon as possible. We will take this opportunity to deeply reflect on the heavy responsibilities laid out before us through this issue, caused due to the fact that we were unable to predict the rise of such a controversy within the length of the MV’s production as there was no external intention whatsoever. We would like to deeply apologize to nurses who felt discomfort from this issue. And once again, we deliver our sincerest feelings of respect toward all healthcare workers devoting themselves to the wellbeing of our nation. Thank you.”
BLACKPINK‘s agency YG Entertainment is speaking out.
Following the premiere of the group’s music video for their new song “Lovesick Girls,” discussion erupted online regarding member Jennie‘s nurse outfit in the clip, with some critics claiming that it contributed to stereotypes of nurses, including the Korean Health and Medical Worker’s Union.
“The cap, tight and short skirt, and high heels are completely different from an actual nurse uniform. The outfit and portrayal directly imitate the typical sexual stereotype and excuse it as a simple ‘costume,’” their statement read.
“First, we express our deep respect to the nurses who are always staying by the patients’ sides and fighting in the frontlines. ‘Lovesick Girls’ is a song that raises the question of why we continue to find love when we are hurt by it while also conveying a hopeful message. In the ‘Lovesick Girls’ music video, the scene with the nurse and the patient reflects the lyrics, ‘No doctor could help when I’m lovesick.’ There was no specific intention to it, but we are concerned about the distorted views,” they said.
“We ask that you think of music videos as an independent genre of art, and we would appreciate it if you could understand that each scene was made with no other intention than to express the music. The production team is currently deliberating and discussing whether the scene should be edited out.”
BLACKPINK is continuing to kill their live performances!
The record-breaking South Korean girl group performed their latest single, “How You Like That,” on SBS’s music program Inkigayo on Sunday (June 28) in South Korea.
The group uploaded their full performance on Instagram following the show.
Days before, BLACKPINKperformed their comeback track for the first time live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where they also played a fun Try Not To Laugh Challenge with the late night TV host.
If you didn’t know, “How You Like That” is breaking all sorts of records already, including the biggest premiere in YouTube history with their music video. If you haven’t yet, watch the music video!
BLACKPINK are continuing to tease their exciting comeback!
The massively popular South Korean girl group just debuted a short teaser of the upcoming music video for their comeback track, “How You Like That,” on Tuesday night (June 23).
“And last but not least 9. Thank you my dream team @jiyeonl_ @ssem0919 @meenmeenmeen_. A quick session at my house getting changed 10 times for no reason. 집에서 셀프 화보 찍기 😎,” she captioned the final post in her Instagram at-home series of pictures.
She showed off her self-designed Jentle Home eyewear collaboration with Gentle Monster.
