Netizens React To The Huge Difference In How BLACKPINK Jisoo's Relationship With Ahn Bo Hyun Was Announced Compared To Other Idols

On August 3, netizens couldn’t hide their shock when it was announced that BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo and actor Ahn Bo Hyun have been dating.

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo | *@sooyaaa__/Instagram*

Photos were revealed of the two together by Dispatch. It was later confirmed that the two were in the early stages of their relationship.

Aside from Korean netizens sharing their thoughts, International fans have also posted their reactions.

While it is usually common for negative comments surrounding dating, it is always less serious for International fans, and it was the same now as netizens shared their words of support for the happy couple.

.@BLACKPINK’s #JISOO & An Bohyun’s companies have officially confirmed that both are “Getting to know each other with good intentions”.

Kim Jisoo, we #BLINKS are happy to see you blossom in this new phase of your life. We wish you both a future that is filled with love and… pic.twitter.com/FmAJQEzsva

— BLACKPINK BLINK UNION 💕 (@BBU_BLACKPINK) August 3, 2023

#AhnBoHyun and BLACKPINK #Jisoo are confirmed to be dating and at the stage of getting to know each other better with good feelings!

Congratulations to the new power couple 🤍 pic.twitter.com/4bZqeeBKQz

— 💙 (@kdramatreats) August 3, 2023

the plot twist that we needed congratulation🥹🫶🏻 ; jisoo ahn bohyun #jisoo #ahnbohyun pic.twitter.com/LWoCEQpZi4

— 📁 (@namibibibip) August 3, 2023

Congratulations jisoo you just gained the most husband material boyfriend ever. A golden retriever type on top of that 😭💗pic.twitter.com/AlNm6Vz4FS

— gie | seoha 🤞 (@yoonthoria) August 3, 2023

While most international fans couldn’t hide their excitement about the new couple, one of the big things fans focused on was the difference in how the news was announced. Normally, when outlets like Dispatch break the news on stars dating, the companies are normally the first to respond.

After Dispatch released the video, netizens noticed that the first direct statement about the relationship came from Jisoo herself.

‘I’m still in the beginning, so I’m cautious,’ adding, ‘I have a good feeling about him.’ ‘We are in the process of getting to know each other little by little,’ she admitted coolly.

— Jisoo via Dispatch

It wasn’t until after the video and the comment from Jisoo that YG reacted, and within no time at all, the company had confirmed the relationship with its own statement. In the past, companies like YG have been known to be more wary with their statements.

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

After realizing how the news had broke, netizens couldn’t believe that Jisoo was the one to confirm the news, which is almost unheard of for an idol. Many even pointed out that she is probably setting the record for one of the quickest times for an idol to confirm rumors.

This is what I want. Let's normalize the idols being the one who will actually confirm and be open about their relationship. Through this, we know that their love is genuine and pure. Be happy our angel, Kim Jisoo. But pls give them privacy as well.🖤💖 pic.twitter.com/uaUrcRpKaC

— ZJ 🌙 (@bornBlink4BP) August 3, 2023

it’s jisoo who said that not yg??? damn she’s SERIOUS serious🥹 pic.twitter.com/36cnSaxlAY

— abc doremi rip (@PRODJlSOO) August 3, 2023

jisoo is the fastest korean idol to confirm her relationship in just less than an hour. congrats to jisoo!

— , (@firelilis) August 3, 2023

jisoo is so cool for this. many dating rumor about her and it’s all debunked until today she said it by herself means she believes her fans will support all her decisions as long as it’s good. i’m happy for her. i hope he can take care of her and lover her dearly.

— jisoo anti (@kjslives) August 3, 2023

Y'all saying why YG didn't confirm the other dating rumors. Well Jisoo is the one who confirmed it not YG tho pic.twitter.com/P6dZ2IaYi0

— 꽃 (@JisooDiorMuse) August 3, 2023

Dating as a K-Pop idol is something that has always been taboo. However, with the speed and directness that Jisoo addressed, the rumors might help to change that stigma and allow stars to be more comfortable about dating publically, especially as Jisoo is one of the hottest idols in the world.

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