Recently, Jennie (Blackpink) released the single "Love Hangover" in collaboration with American singer and actor Dominic Fike. "Love Hangover" is a song from Jennie's debut studio album - "Ruby", which will be released on March 7, 2025.
Dominic Fike's participation in the album "Ruby" was previously revealed by the Blackpink singer (along with 5 other international artists Childish Gambino, Doechii, Dua Lipa, FKJ and Kali Uchis).
But when the song "Love Hangover" was released, Dominic Fike got more attention from Kpop fans, because Jennie posted a separate photo with him on her personal Instagram. In the photo, Jennie and Dominic Fike are acting very affectionately cheek to cheek.
The photo caused a stir on social media. Many fans were jealous of Dominic Fike, calling him a “lucky guy” for being close to Jennie.
However, some fans quickly discovered something interesting. Dominic Fike has a close relationship with actor Evan Mock - who plays the boyfriend of Rose (Blackpink) in the MV "Toxic Till The End".
After collaborating in the MV, Rose and Evan Mock became close, appeared together many times, and were even rumored to be dating.
But before that, in 2022, Dominic Fike posted a photo of him kissing Evan Mock on his personal Instagram. Recently, this photo was "dug up" by fans and caused controversy.
Besides, another opinion is that, after leaving YG Entertainment to develop their solo careers, Blackpink members collaborated with many international artists and were also more comfortable interacting with other male artists - something that is not often seen in Kpop.
In the past, Rose or Jennie posting intimate photos with European and American male artists could have become a hot topic of discussion and easily sparked dating rumors. But now, fans seem to have “normalized” this and are more open to seeing female idols being intimate with male artists.
