On the morning of April 10, Koreaboo reported that BTS’s V was unexpectedly linked to dating rumors with K-pop “Princess” Jang Won Young from IVE, who is 9 years his junior. The rumors quickly spread, causing an uproar in the online community, all sparked by Jang Won Young’s suspicious appearance at a BTS concert on April 9. According to Koreaboo’s reports, the 2004-born idol had never attended a concert of any K-pop group before, making this appearance especially noteworthy. Furthermore, dating rumors between V and Jang Won Young had been circulating online since September of the previous year, as the two stars were frequently spotted checking in at the same locations.

The speculations took off as fans connected the dots between multiple public sightings. The most recent piece of evidence was Jang Won Young attending BTS’s concert, widely interpreted by the media and fans as a sign of her supporting her rumored boyfriend, V. This marked her first-ever appearance at a K-pop concert, a significant departure from her usual behavior of staying out of the public eye when it came to other artists’ performances. As a result, the speculation grew even stronger, and public opinion quickly shifted to support the idea of a secret relationship between the two.

If the rumors are true, the pairing of V and Jang Won Young would be seen as one of the most beautiful couples in K-pop history. V, often hailed as “the most handsome man in the world” by international media outlets like Nubia and TechnoSports, would be matched with Jang Won Young, who has been dubbed the “Goddess of Beauty” of the 4th generation of K-pop idols. The pairing would likely create one of the most visually stunning celebrity couples in K-pop history, according to many fans and the media.

The rumors surrounding their relationship intensified when Jang Won Young made her appearance at the BTS concert on April 9. It was a rare sight, considering that she had never attended a concert by another K-pop group before, fueling the fire of speculation. Fans quickly took to social media to dissect every detail of her appearance, leading to widespread discussions about the possible romance between V and Jang Won Young. The online community was divided, with some fans passionately supporting the theory that the two were dating, while others remained skeptical.

One theory circulating among the fanbase is that Jang Won Young’s attendance at the concert was purely out of friendship and mutual respect. BTS member J-Hope had previously shown his support for IVE at the Lollapalooza music festival in Berlin 2025, leading some fans to believe that the relationship between the two groups was more casual and platonic. Fans pointed out that BTS and IVE have a friendly relationship, which could explain Jang Won Young’s presence at the event.

Rumors about V and Jang Won Young dating first surfaced in September 2025, when Koreaboo published a series of posts detailing their potential relationship. The articles pointed out multiple instances where the two idols were spotted at the same locations, further fueling the gossip. For example, on August 4, 2025, V posted a picture of himself dining at a restaurant called SAN in Seoul, only for Jang Won Young to post a nearly identical photo the following day. Another instance occurred on July 3, 2025, when Jang Won Young shared a picture of her meal that bore striking similarities to a photo of a meal posted by V, including the same marble-patterned table and food items. Fans quickly pointed out these coincidences and began to speculate that the two were indeed spending time together outside of the public eye.

Further evidence came when Jang Won Young shared music during her livestream that V had recommended during one of his own streams. Their social media activity continued to overlap, including a series of check-ins at the same restaurant in Los Angeles during KCON. The timing and locations of their activities raised further suspicion of a secret relationship, with fans analyzing every possible connection.

Additionally, Jang Won Young revealed in an interview on Kang Min Kyung’s YouTube channel on September 2, 2025, that her ideal type was a man with a muscular build. She explained that she found it attractive when someone took care of their health and body. Coincidentally, after his military service, V emerged with a much more muscular, masculine physique, which seemed to align with Jang Won Young’s described ideal type. Fans were quick to note this transformation, suggesting that the two could be even more compatible than previously thought.

Before the rumors with Jang Won Young, V had been involved in dating speculation with several other famous idols, such as Jennie and Jisoo from BLACKPINK. Similarly, Jang Won Young had also been linked to various K-pop stars and celebrities, including G-Dragon, Jo In Sung, and Sunghoon from ENHYPEN. However, neither V nor Jang Won Young has ever confirmed any of these rumored relationships.

While the dating rumors between V and Jang Won Young continue to swirl, both idols have remained silent about the claims. As the K-pop world eagerly watches for any new developments, fans are left to speculate about the true nature of their relationship, with some hoping for confirmation and others expressing doubt.