Fans were quick to shoot the allegations down.
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Recently, BLACKPINK‘s Jennie celebrated her 30th birthday in several ways, including a post-show party at a club venue in Tokyo.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie | Alta
The idol faced criticism for her actions in a short clip that circulated online, which showed her dancing at the venue. Netizens also criticized the celebration for its potential dangers, citing a recent incident that resulted in a fire.
BLACKPINK Jennie’s Birthday Club Celebrations Trigger Viral Controversy
An additional detail of the now-viral video has caught attention and now sparked dating allegations.
In the video, as Jennie walks past the bottle girls dancing, one stands with a sign displaying various messages. One of the messages on the sign appears to wish the idol a happy birthday 30th birthday and was signed “Love Jeremy.”
The Jeremy in question is believed to be Jeremy Erlich, the former Global Head of Music at Spotify. After he left the position, he launched ALTA Music Group in July 2025, which Jennie signed to and he was previously said to be the idol’s manager.
Jeremy Erlich | Spotify
Posts calling this “proof” of Jennie’s supposed relationship with Erlich gained attention online, seeming to believe the pair are romantically involved.
“Love jeremy ” omg they’re going to public 🫢 https://t.co/ouFT4Q89VV pic.twitter.com/wdu4iS9wNK
— 𝐊𝐡𝐞𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐃 (@Be_LL0UDErRx) January 17, 2026
@jnk2597
I really lost my girls #jennie #blackpinkjennie #jungkook #kpopfyp #viral
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Many shot down these claims, stating it was completely normal for a manager to send gifts for an artist’s birthday, especially one as successful and popular as Jennie.
pic.twitter.com/OtkbgHTnoc he wasn’t present like her other manager so he wanted to wish her a happy birthday?? There were many signs that day love. https://t.co/7Pwbp8JGEq
— ARI/JEN (@jenpinkss0) January 17, 2026
omg so crazy jennie’s manager wished her happy birthday 🫢 https://t.co/7Iv7BDbK3W
— nya ⟡ (@jenscharisma) January 17, 2026
do y’all not have friends who sends u messages and says “Love *insert name*” ??? its a bit concerning atp for y’all to keep insinuating that Jennie has a romantic connect with Jeremy 😵💫 https://t.co/iLCRWhbZvD
— 🍑 (@_peachyblink) January 17, 2026
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