A bold and highly anticipated reunion will take place at the 17th Melon Music Awards (MMA) on December 20, when BLACKPINK’s Jennie, G-Dragon and EXO’s Kai will all be confirmed in the final artist lineup.
What makes this lineup particularly intriguing is the romantic history that connects Jennie to both G-Dragon and Kai.
Jennie received much sarcasm when she revealed dating information with Kai.
" data-medium-file="https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2019/01/21182941/Jennie-kai-dating.jpg" data-large-file="https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2019/01/21182941/Jennie-kai-dating.jpg" alt="Jennie Kai dating" class="wp-image-15819"/>Jennie and G-Dragon were rumored to be dating in 2022, a topic that remained unconfirmed but widely accepted by fans. Although rumors of a breakup later spread, the two never made any official statements. Now, for the first time in years, they will share the stage as solo artists, a rare occurrence even during the groups’ peak promotions.
Jennie and Kai publicly acknowledged their relationship in January 2019, but ended it just a month later, stating that they had decided to focus on their careers and return to a senior-junior relationship.
Jennie released her first solo album “Ruby” in March, showcasing his artistic identity and musical versatility. The album received widespread acclaim from global media, many of whom called it one of the best albums of 2025. “Like JENNIE” captivated listeners with her confident lyrics and powerful performance qualities that only Jennie could embody. It entered the Melon Top 100 chart immediately upon release and remained there for nine months, even reaching number 1 on the daily chart 14 times.
G-Dragonin the meantime, he confirmed his participation Mixed Martial Arts 2025 Before. His third studio album was released in February.Superman” after 11 years and 5 months, reaching 1 million streams in just four hours. This feat earned him a place in Melon’s prestigious “Millions Album” Hall of Fame as the fastest solo artist to reach this milestone.
Kai returns to the MMA stage for the first time in six years with EXO, marking his return after completing his military service. With a fan meeting scheduled for December and EXO’s eighth album due out in early 2026, the group’s appearance at MMA 2025 is bound to heighten anticipation for their upcoming endeavors.
Sources: naver, nate
