Blackpink's Jennie talks love life amid BTS V dating rumours and breakup: ‘Fate has disappointed me’

Blackpink’s Jennie delivers raw honesty with her hits, too. In her recent appearance on Chicken Shop Date with Amelia Dimoldenberg, the K-pop superstar got surprisingly real about love, dating, and her very specific deal-breakers. Known for keeping her romantic life famously under wraps, Jennie opened up with unexpected ease. When asked if she’s a romantic, she smiled and admitted, “I consider myself to be very romantic.” How romantic? She loves to surprise her dates—though she didn’t spill exactly how.

The confessions didn’t stop there. Asked about giving compliments, Jennie shared, “I don’t like people easily, so when I do, I tell them that.” And while that might sound blunt, for her, it’s high praise.

Jennie admits that she believes in fate, but she’s been let down. “Fate has disappointed me,” she said candidly. Still, she’s learned to take matters into her own hands: “It’s less now, and I’m back to deciding my own fate.”

Oh, and one last non-negotiable: Rhythm. “Rhythm is so important. It’s everything. I don’t want to date someone who’s so stiff.” Fans, used to the veil of secrecy that comes with South Korea’s idol culture, were thrilled to see Jennie speak so freely, dropping one-liners that felt both relatable and revealing. Asked about love at first sight, she gave the kind of answer that sounded like it came straight from a K-drama: “That’s been my life,” she said. “I know instantly whether it’s going work or not.”

While Jennie didn’t address any of the dating rumours that have followed her over the years—from EXO’s Kai to BIGBANG’s G-Dragon and, more recently, BTS’s V, fans are reading between the lines. For over several years, there have been rumours about the two stars, but neither side has ever confirmed it.

As for what’s next, Jennie’s back on tour with Lisa, Rosé, and Jisoo for Blackpink's Deadline World Tour.