BLACKPINK's Jennie and GOT7's BamBam / Newsis

BLACKPINK's Jennie and GOT7's BamBam have quickly dismissed dating rumors after being spotted together in the U.S. The speculation arose when paparazzi photos of the two dining together in Los Angeles began circulating online.

The photos, which show Jennie and BamBam smiling and chatting at a Japanese restaurant with agency staff and acquaintances, sparked widespread interest and led to rumors about a possible romantic relationship.

However, Jennie's agency, OA Entertainment, clarified Thursday, saying, "They simply had a meal together as acquaintances."

Meanwhile, Jennie is set to release her first solo single under her newly established company, OA Entertainment, next month. BamBam recently released his third mini-album, BAMESIS, and continues to make appearances on various web shows.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.