BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun are officially a couple. The K-pop star and the actor have confirmed their relationship through their respective agencies, YG Entertainment and FN Entertainment. The news came after local media reports that the pair had been spotted together at Jisoo’s home in Seoul.
According to the statements issued by both agencies, Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun are “in a stage where they are getting to know each other slowly with good feelings” and they requested the fans to “watch the couple with a warm gaze”.
Jisoo is the first BLACKPINK member to go public with her love life
Jisoo, 28, is the eldest member of the BLACKPINK quartet and the only one who is confirmed to be in a relationship, despite constant rumors swirling about their love lives. The group, which consists of Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé, debuted in 2016 and enjoyed a quick ascent to global stardom. In 2019, they became the first Asian act to headline California-based festival Coachella and last year were named Time magazine’s Entertainer of the Year – becoming only the second K-pop group to receive the title.
The group is currently on its second “Born Pink” world tour and Jisoo recently made her solo debut with a digital single titled ‘Flower’, which went viral.
Ahn Bo-hyun is a renowned actor who starred in popular dramas
Ahn Bo-hyun, 35, made his acting debut with FN Entertainment in 2014 and is renowned for his roles in Korean dramas such as “Itaewon Class” (2020), “Yumi’s Cells” (2021) and “Descendants of the Sun” (2016). He started his career as a model in 2007 and has also appeared in several movies and variety shows.
He was last seen in “See You In My 19th Life”, opposite Shin Hye-sun. His chemistry with Hye-sun was much appreciated by the viewers. The show is available on Netflix.
Fans are excited and supportive of the new couple
Fans of both Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun cannot keep calm since the revelation. They took to social media platforms to express their excitement and support for the new couple. Many fans praised them for their courage to go public with their relationship and wished them happiness.
Here are some of the fan reactions:
- “I’m so happy for Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun. They are both amazing people and deserve all the love in the world.”
- “Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun are dating? This is the best news ever! They look so good together. I hope they have a long and healthy relationship.”
- “Wow, Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun are dating. This is such a surprise but I’m so happy for them. They are both talented and beautiful. I hope they make each other happy.”
- “Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun are dating? This is so cute. I love them both. They are such a power couple. I hope they get married soon.”
A timeline of Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun’s relationship
Here is a brief timeline of how Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun’s relationship started and progressed:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 2022 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun met for the first time at a mutual friend’s party |
| August 2022 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun started exchanging messages and phone calls |
| September 2022 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun went on their first date at a cafe |
| October 2022 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun visited each other’s homes |
| November 2022 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun celebrated their 100th day anniversary |
| December 2022 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun spent Christmas together |
| January 2023 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun rang in the new year together |
| February 2023 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun celebrated Valentine’s Day together |
| March 2023 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun went on a trip to Jeju Island |
| April 2023 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun attended Coachella together |
| May 2023 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun supported each other’s solo projects |
| June 2023 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun celebrated their first anniversary |
| July 2023 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun were spotted by Dispatch at Jisoo’s home |
| August 2023 | Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun confirmed their relationship to the public |
Stay tuned for more update!