Why BlackPink Stars Aren't Allowed To Date

Blackpink and K-pop on the whole has taken over the world! But unlike celebs in other Genres we very rarely see any Blackpink’s mega stars in relationships or dating! Some of the reasons for this are logistics and some of the reasons are a culture of super strict rules. Regardless the dating lives of K-pop stars are the subject of speculation and intrigue even with B or C list groups and that is kicked into overdrive with a mega powerhouse group like Blackpink. The award winning, history making girl group has spent years in the charts and years on the minds of their dedicated fans and in return, those fans expect Blackpink to be equally dedicated to them. This dedication involves unspoken rules of purity and devotion especially when it come ls to their love lives and relationships, almost as if the bands were dating the fans themselves! Rumors have swirled over the years of Blackpink members like Jisoo and Jennie having secret relationships, often with other Korean stars and celebrities! Often these relationships are with other K-Pop idols from other groups causing the fans of both groups to react, sometimes aggressively. Beyond their fan reactions, Blackpink's label YG Entertainment has signed Blackpink to a binding "No Dating" contract! Besides rare exceptions, Blackpink could be subject to fines or even suspension from their label if they are caught dating, flirting, with, or even TALKING to the opposite sex! What do YOU think about Blackpink's rumored dating lives and the pressure they are under by the fans and their label to stay single forever? 00:00 Intro 00:16 Crazy Schedules 00:56 Single as A Pringle 01:26 Sign on The Dotted Line 02:23 Friendzone 03:08 Tight Surveillance 03:58 Audience Backlash 04:41 Eyes on The Prize 05:19 Scandalous 06:09 Out in The Open 06:43 Under The Radar 07:32 Boycotts and Anger 08:13 Dating The Fans 08:39 Unfair Treatment 09:16 Legal Intervention 09:40 Western Influence 10:13 Outtro Written by: Eric M. Myrick Narrated by: Eric M. Myrick Edited by: Fabián T.