Blackpink's Jisoo and actor Ahn Bo Hyun have become the latest power couple in K-town, and their relationship has been officially confirmed by their respective agencies.
BLACKPINK's Jisoo and actor Ahn Bohyun are confirmed to be in a relationship. pic.twitter.com/EzRFvaZtDz
— Pop Base (@PopBase) August 3, 2023
Both YG Entertainment, Jisoo's agency, and FN Entertainment, Ahn Bo Hyun's agency, have officially confirmed the relationship between Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun through separate press releases.
They are getting to know each other little by little with good feelings.
We would appreciate it if you would keep a warm eye on them.
- YG Entertainment
Ahn Bo Hyun and Jisoo are in the stages of getting to know each other with good feelings. We hope you look over them warmly.
- FN Entertainment
His breakthrough came with the TV series "Itaewon Class" in 2020, and he received the Excellence Award for Actor in an OTT Drama at the 8th APAN Star Awards on September 29, 2022, for his performances in "Yumi's Cells" and "My Name."
After Jisoo's acting debut in the K-drama named "Snowdrop," dating rumors with male lead Jung Hae-In flooded the internet for quite some time.
bohyun being close to the 2 guys i shipped jisoo with (haein and jinyoung) 😭 this feels surreal but I’m happy nonetheless because he’s a good and unproblematic man as well. pic.twitter.com/bs7qxpXG9M
— 꽃 r (@JlSOOSVERSION) August 3, 2023
However, when a reporter brought up the news, the actor had no clue about their relationship and wished them well.
I might be a celebrity myself, but I am not that concerned about other people's dating news. This has been so even before I became an actor. That's why my friends find it a pity. It's because I don't really tell them about any dating news - because I don't have any interest in it...
I hope that they continue to have a healthy and beautiful relationship.
- Jung Hae In
The breaking news triggered reactions, and Jisoo's relationship received positive feedback from fans and netizens.
he can cook, he can clean, he can carry bags, he can make time for her jisoo oh you won. pic.twitter.com/XaECakCjdH
— luke (@ot4shvt) August 3, 2023
HERE IS THE HOTTEST COUPLE pic.twitter.com/fhmJTHaEJe
— jisoo pics (@jichujpg) August 3, 2023
K-Pop idols dating has long been taboo, often leading to backlash from agencies. Yet, the quick and direct response to the rumors might shift this view.
"It's the first official recognition of Blackpink"
— 💛 (@Cimbree1) August 3, 2023
"First time YG has officially confirmed of blackpink's dating!"
If you know, you know 😉🧚
Happy for you JISOO unnie!
cc 📸 pic.twitter.com/LFBas8QiIq
Fans were pleasantly surprised by YG Entertainment's swift confirmation and well-wishing. This response is crucial due to Jisoo's global idol status, as the company can't risk potential criticism from her strong fandom.
jisoo today: pic.twitter.com/Xx78YKuyS6
— honors lisa (@honorslisa) August 3, 2023