BLACKPINK member Jennie Kim is again in the midst of dating rumors after she was seen with a mysterious guy in Vancouver, Canada. The singer, who has been earlier rumored to be dating A-listers including BTS’s V (Kim Taehyung) and EXO’s Kai, is now being linked to American actor Nico Hiraga, a clip of which has gone viral online.
Spotted in Vancouver with Nico Hiraga
Between a brief respite from BLACKPINK’s busy tour commitments, Jennie, as well as bandmates Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa, stepped back to unwind and catch up with friends and family. While she was taking time out, Jennie was seen having dinner with Nico Hiraga and another pal at an eatery in Vancouver.
The low-key outing was soon scooped up by social media, where fans were speculating on a potential romance. On the online video clips, Jennie is spotted having some private time, and this stirred a wave of speculation whether Nico is now her new boyfriend.
Fan Reactions: Mixed and Intense
As with any Jennie dating rumor, netizens were quick to react with a combination of support, frustration, and defense. One netizen condemned the constant attention to her personal life, saying, “God forbid JENNIE can’t even stand beside a man without these losers making useless rumours.”
Another netizen proposed a more realistic perspective: “Crazy thought: maybe they’re just friends.” Some even voiced concern over the intrusive nature of such speculation, with one posting, “Unpopular opinion, but let’s leave idols’ personal lives alone! This behavior is really creepy to me.”
[BREAKING NEWS]#JENNIE was spotted in Vancouver, Canada with her new boyfriend Nico Hiraga and a friend on a trip. The two had already been seen together in Canada back in 2024. pic.twitter.com/I4tLvBR2TT
— Kpop Flop (@theeflopkpop) September 2, 2025
The backlash is a sign of increasing angst among BLINKs, Jennie’s devoted fan base, who believe their idol’s privacy is always being breached even without any confirmation of the alleged romantic relationship.
Jennie’s Dating History and Media Frenzy
Jennie was once connected to BTS’s V and EXO’s Kai, though none of those romances were ever officially vetted. Although there was no concrete evidence in these cases, each was widely generating a lot of buzz from the media a trend now continuing with Nico Hiraga rumors.
What’s Next for BLACKPINK?
On the work front, BLACKPINK fans have something new to anticipate. As per reports in My Daily, the group is in the process of recording a new mini-album, which is to be out by November 2025. All members have allegedly done the album cover shoot, and recording is likely to be finished in the next couple of months.
Until then, fans wish that Jennie and all idols will be able to have their personal space without endless public watchfulness.
