BLACKPINK Jennie’s Skinship With Handsome Male Actor Becomes A Hot Topic

BLACKPINK Jennie‘s “skinship” photo with a handsome actor has sparked major reactions from netizens.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram

Jennie has been gaining attention for her upcoming exhibition and photobook.

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Jennie shared some photos of herself visiting the exhibition.

Amid the photos, Jennie has one with a handsome man, her arms linked with his, looking at him in a special way.

| @jennierubyjane/Instagram

Of course, it sparked major reactions from fans, but some pointed out that the mysterious man is actually actor Lee Joo Hyung, a good friend of Jennie. While some found it funny that fans didn’t know about the duo’s friendship, it didn’t stop others from being “jealous” of the actor for being able to be close to Jennie.

not the replies and the qrts not knowing him lol.. he is her close friend since a long time ago, lee joo hyung (twozoobrother).. they always spent their birthdays time together with other friends https://t.co/oBORHEYhTi

— iz (@shinyujeans) January 16, 2026

“who is he” girl i feel so old most of yall dont know her bestie😭 https://t.co/Rg95o6Sh3e

— ☁️ (@lilaclyjen) January 16, 2026

That should be me holding your hand 😭pic.twitter.com/0GqNZcKGbR https://t.co/liLYMFD168

— Jisoogirlfrienddddd (@Aahanee24) January 16, 2026

girl date him😭😭 https://t.co/ALH3sAJCIE

— daphne (@oryxdaphne) January 16, 2026

Another fan shared just how close they are, pointing out that he

https://x.com/idolrby/status/2012079157740507346

Even on TikTok, netizens were sharing the #bestie moments between the two.

Jennie and her bestfriend twozoobrother 🥰 #jennie #jennierubyjane #blackpink #jenniekim #fyp @JENNIE

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