As the two most prominent K-pop groups, BTS and BLACKPINK are often viewed as “rivals”, with their fandoms clashing frequently across platforms. This unique dynamic causes any interaction between the two groups to become a hot topic among fans. Most recently, V often hailed as the most handsome member of BTS sparked a buzz with his latest action directly involving BLACKPINK’s main vocalist Rosé.
Currently serving in the military, V is on hiatus from entertainment activities. However, whenever he has free time and is allowed to access social media, he promptly connects with fans online. On the evening of January 20, V surprised fans by posting six consecutive Instagram stories. The idol simply shared a series of songs he enjoys on his account with over 66 million followers. Notably, one of the tracks included in his updates was “stay a little longer”, a song from Rosé’s new album.
This move quickly went viral on social media. V and Rosé rarely interact publicly or support each other’s work, making this update particularly intriguing. Moreover, V has been linked in dating rumors with Jennie, Rosé’s BLACKPINK bandmate, while Rosé herself has faced speculation about a romantic connection with BTS’s youngest member Jungkook.
During the promotion of her debut solo album “rosie”, Rosé revealed that her songwriting was inspired by a toxic ex-boyfriend. Some fans speculated that Jungkook might have been the inspiration, leading to him being targeted by Rosé’s extreme supporters. As a result, V’s direct sharing of a song from Rosé’s album inevitably sparked speculation and debate.
However, many fans urged others not to overanalyze the situation. Alongside Rosé’s track, V also shared songs by artists such as SZA, Mk.gee, the late Mac Miller, Kim Feelsun and Dijon. Fans argue that this playlist simply reflects V’s current music preferences, and as colleagues, it’s perfectly normal for him to share and support Rosé’s music.
Previously, in December 2024, Jungkook himself sang and danced along to Rosé and Bruno Mars’ song “APT.” during a livestream. BTS’s youngest member appeared cheerful and enthusiastic, showing no signs of tension or awkwardness regarding BLACKPINK’s main vocalist. This suggests that the relationship between BTS and BLACKPINK may not be as complicated as many assume.
