Variety reported that BLACKPINK member Jennie will share the stage with G-Dragon and EXO at the 17th Melon Music Awards on December 20, creating renewed buzz as her past romantic links with both artists come back into the spotlight.
Jennie and G-Dragon were the subject of widespread dating speculation beginning in 2022, although neither ever confirmed the rumours, and later talk of a breakup circulated.
Despite being active in BIGBANG and BLACKPINK, the two rarely appeared together at award ceremonies, making their upcoming solo performances at MMA 2025 a notable moment.
Jennie and Kai publicly dated in January 2019 before ending the relationship a month later to focus on their careers, returning to a senior-junior rapport. By coincidence, both of Jennie’s past connections will now appear at the same event.
Jennie’s first full solo album Ruby, released in March, has been praised by global critics as one of the standout albums of 2025, with the lead track Like Jennie drawing acclaim for its bold energy and commanding performance.
G Dragon’s long-awaited return after eleven years, Übermensch, broke records upon its February release, surpassing one million streams within four hours and earning him a place in Melon’s Million Albums hall of fame with the fastest entry for a solo artist.
Meanwhile, Kai will take the MMA stage with EXO for the first time in six years following his discharge from military service. With a fan meeting scheduled for December and EXO’s eighth studio album arriving in the first quarter of next year, excitement continues to build for their comeback and their shared appearance at MMA 2025.
