YG Entertainment has released an official statement addressing the dating rumors surrounding BLACKPINK's Rosé and actor Kang Dong Won.
YG Entertainment Addresses BLACKPINK Rosé & Kang Dong Won Dating Speculation On April 17, YG Entertainment made an official response to the dating rumors involving BLACKPINK's Rosé and actor Kang Dong Won.
In their statement, YG Entertainment explained that confirming the details would be difficult. They stated, "It's hard to confirm the facts which are related to our artist's personal life."
The rumors started on April 11, when a photo was posted by Burberry's former chief creative officer, Ricardo Tisci. The image quickly gained attention online, leading to numerous discussions across various platforms.
In the photo, Rosé appeared to be sitting next to Kang Dong Won, which ignited speculation about a potential romantic relationship. The photo showed a dinner party at the lavish mansion of entrepreneur and fashion designer Eva Chow. While the image appeared innocent, it still led to allegations ranging from dating rumors to drug use.
Following this, YG Entertainment released a statement on April 13, announcing strong legal action against those who make false comments and remarks of a defamatory nature.
YG Entertainment stated:
"We are here to inform you that the rumors circulating about our artist Rosé are clearly false. To protect our artist from defamation, we will take legal action."
"We are currently investigating those who participated in spreading the rumors, and will proceed with legal actions without any leniency or settlement."
K-pop Community Reacts to Controversial Photo: 'BP needs to start suing' On April 11, the picture was uploaded to an online platform, attracting a great deal of attention. The news also spread on Twitter, where netizens shared their thoughts about the connection between Rosé and Kang Dong Won.
The photo received mixed reactions. Some netizens were skeptical, questioning if the man in the photo was indeed Kang Dong Won. They suggested that the angle made it difficult to clearly identify him. However, a majority of them believed it was Kang Dong Won.
Others urged BLACKPINK to take legal action against those who spread false information about their personal lives.
Some comments include:
"It's indeed Rose but I don't think that's Kang Dong Won."
"Anyone can tell that's indeed Kang Dong Won."
"You're telling me that's Kang Dong Won?"
"That's Kang Dong Won? Maybe due to the angle, he doesn't look like him."
"He looks way too much like Kang Dong Won. If that's not him, then sorry."
"BP needs to start suing or take legal action against people who spread false rumors about them. It's getting very disgusting."
