A Korean restaurant in Los Angeles, which reignited dating rumors involving BLACKPINK’s Jennie and BTS’s V by claiming the two had visited together, has reportedly removed only V’s name from its social media post following the controversy.
On November 8, international entertainment outlet Kagit published an article highlighting changes made to social media posts by Toad House, a Korean restaurant located in LA’s Koreatown.
According to the report, the restaurant recently shared a photo of Jennie’s autograph on its official social media account, claiming that she had visited the establishment with V and their companions in November last year.
The restaurant explained that some customers present at the time had recognized the two stars, but V had left before they could obtain his autograph, so they were only able to get Jennie’s signature.
Given that the two celebrities had been at the center of dating rumors on several occasions in the past, the post quickly spread across online platforms. Fans were particularly interested because the restaurant had directly claimed that Jennie and V visited together.
However, some fans questioned whether the restaurant’s claimed visit date matched the two stars’ schedules at the time. Others pointed out that the restaurant’s account alone was not enough to confirm whether the pair had actually visited together.
Following the controversy, the restaurant reportedly edited its post and removed references to V. The claim that Jennie had visited the establishment was left unchanged.
In other words, the restaurant, which initially attracted attention by claiming that the two stars had visited together, removed only V’s name after facing criticism. However, the specific reason behind the edit has not been confirmed.
The restaurant later published another post claiming that Jennie had visited twice, once again highlighting her autograph and visits. It also expressed its gratitude and promised to serve her the best samgyeopsal (Korean grilled pork belly) the next time she came.
Meanwhile, Jennie and V have been at the center of dating rumors several times, beginning with speculation that they had traveled to Jeju Island together in 2022. In 2023, a video showing a man and woman believed to be the two stars walking hand in hand in Paris, France, also attracted widespread attention.
Rumors of their breakup subsequently emerged, but neither side ever officially confirmed that they had been in a relationship. The Los Angeles restaurant’s post has likewise not provided verified evidence that Jennie and V actually visited the establishment together.
Sources: Nate