Blackpink's Jisoo is in a relationship with actor Ahn Bo-hyun, Jisoo's agency YG Entertainment confirmed Thursday.

"[Jisoo and Ahn] are in a stage where they are getting to know each other slowly with good feelings. We would appreciate if you could watch the couple with a warm gaze," the agency said on Thursday.

A Korean media outlet on Thursday reported on their relationship.

This is the first time for YG Entertainment to admit and confirm a dating rumor about a member of Blackpink.

Ahn, seven years older than Jisoo, debuted in 2007 as a model. He started his acting career in 2014 in the KBS2 drama "Golden Cross." Ahn is most known for his roles in "Descendants of The Sun" (2016), "Itaewon Class" (2020), "Yumi's Cells" (2021–22) and "Military Prosecutor Doberman" (2022).

Jisoo debuted as a member of girl group Blackpink in 2016. The quartet is currently on its second world tour, "Born Pink."

To find out more about Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun, visit Celeb Confirmed!


BY CHO YONG-JUN [cho.yongjun1@joongang.co.kr]