Did BTS’s Jungkook Dine with BLACKPINK’s Jennie and SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Before Military Enlistment? Here’s What We Know

Reports suggest that BTS’s Jungkook dined at a Korean BBQ restaurant before his military enlistment, joined by his close friend SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu and, allegedly, BLACKPINK’s Jennie. While some fans are excited about the potential friendship among these idols, others have disputed the claim, suggesting it was just Jungkook and Mingyu at the restaurant.

A recent post on Threads gained traction after a user visited a BBQ restaurant featured in actor Park Sung Hoon’s vlog and found Jungkook’s signature there. According to the staff, Jungkook had been a regular patron, and the signature dates back to his first visit.

The post also mentioned that the owner revealed Jungkook was accompanied by Mingyu and Jennie. This surprised fans, as there was little known about Jungkook and Jennie’s connection outside their K-pop careers.

While some fans have dismissed the claim, insisting only Jungkook and Mingyu were present, others are thrilled at the possibility of the three idols being friends. Mingyu is known for his close ties with BLACKPINK members, especially Lisa, with whom he has frequently interacted at fashion shows and through dance challenges.

More about BTS’s Jungkook

On July 23, BTS announced Jungkook’s upcoming solo exhibition, GOLDEN: The Moments. The event, running from August 30 to September 22, will be held at La Meridien Moxy in Seoul’s Myeongdong district. Covering 1,500 square meters, the exhibition will showcase Jungkook’s outfits, headphones, trophies, plaques, and unreleased photos from his GOLDEN era.

This exhibition will be the first solo event for HYBE artists hosted by HYBE INSIGHT, highlighting Jungkook’s journey from his BTS debut to his solo album, GOLDEN, released in November 2023. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view Jungkook’s music and performance videos in a special theater-like space. Tickets for GOLDEN: The Moments go on sale July 30 at 11 AM KST through Interpark.