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GOT7's BamBam Addresses Dating Rumors with BLACKPINK's Jennie

In a video released on the official 1theK channel, BamBam spoke out on October 20th about the rumors that surfaced last year regarding his relationship with Jennie.
When the topic of the dating rumors with Jennie was brought up in the video, BamBam laughed and said, "We're not dating. We can have a meal together, can't we? Just because we're together doesn't mean we're dating." Fellow GOT7 member JB added, "I saw the article too. I just thought, 'Oh, they're just friends.'"
BamBam explained, "Our group GOT7 and the BLACKPINK members have known each other since our trainee days. We've been close for a long time, so it's natural for us to have a meal together."
At the time of the rumors, photos of Jennie and BamBam walking side by side circulated on online communities. The two were spotted dining with acquaintances at a Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles, sparking the dating rumors.
In the photos, Jennie and BamBam were seen smiling at each other and walking without concern for onlookers. The friendly nature of the paparazzi photos led some to speculate about a romantic relationship.
Jennie's agency, OA, told TenAsia at the time, "The dating rumors with BamBam are groundless. The two simply met for a meal in the U.S. due to their friendship, and there is no truth to the dating rumors."
Jennie was born in January 1996, and BamBam in May 1997, making them close in age. They also spent their trainee years around the same time before debuting.