I know I’m probably walking into a minefield here, but I can’t be the only one wondering: why do some K-pop fans lose their minds over shipping crumbs but suddenly turn into detectives when actual evidence of an idol couple shows up?
I’m talking about the Jennie and Taehyung stroll in Paris. You’ve seen the video. You’ve seen the outfits. You’ve seen the pictures. And yet, instead of acknowledging the possibility that two grown adults might be dating (shocking, I know!), fans started spinning wild theories about doppelgangers. Really? Doppelgangers?
Let’s take a step back. K-pop fans have shipped idols over the smallest interactions: a glance across the stage, a shared mic, or even just breathing in the same direction. But when we’re faced with actual footage of two megastars casually strolling through Paris hand-in-hand, people suddenly can’t believe their eyes. It’s like, “No, that’s totally not Taehyung. He would never!” Girl, he would — and he did.
I get it. Maybe you haven’t kept up with the details, so here’s a quick recap.
- There’s a video: It shows a man and a woman walking together in Paris. You can’t see their faces, but their silhouettes, posture, and walk are very recognizable.
- There’s a picture: Taehyung was spotted that same night in the exact outfit seen in the video, with his manager right there.
- Jennie’s Instagram: A few weeks later, she posted a picture wearing the same outfit seen in the video.
Still not convinced? Fine, maybe you need more. But the doppelganger theory? Come on. You’re telling me two people who look exactly like Taehyung and Jennie were coincidentally in Paris, at the exact same time, wearing the exact same clothes? And then Jennie just happened to post a picture in that same outfit for fun? Like come onn, even you don’t believe that
Look, I’ve been a fan since 2018, and I’ve seen how K-pop culture treats idols’ personal lives like a taboo. But the truth is, if they’re casually strolling around Paris without hiding, they probably don’t care if people find out. They seem to be at peace with it. It’s the fans who aren’t.
Honestly, part of me hopes that once BTS finishes their military service, they’ll just stop hiding and reveal everything. Imagine the chaos. Imagine the cleanse! (Also, selfishly, I want tickets to the next tour — and a fandom detox would do wonders.)
Anyway, I know this post is going to get me downvoted into oblivion, but hey, at least I’ll have some fun reading the comments from delusional fans who insist it wasn’t them.
So… what do you think? Are we ready to let idols live their lives, or are we going to keep pretending doppelgangers are running around Paris in perfect K-pop cosplay? 👀
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