Alleged videos and photos of BTS' Kim Tae-hyung and BLACKPINK's Jennie taking a stroll in Paris went viral on May 17, 2023. The video was posted by the French journalist Taoualit Amar on his TikTok and Instagram accounts. After he posted the video on his TikTok account, Amar claimed that Kim Tae-hyung and Jennie were accompanied by their manager who didn't allow him to take any photos. He added that because of this, he had to capture the videos and photos from a distance using his iPhone, resulting in poor picture quality. The French journalist explained the timeline of the alleged videos and pictures on his Instagram story after they went viral. He stated that he uploaded the captured photos and videos of the two idols two days later, citing their safety.Instagram Story of French Journalist Image via Taoualit Amar Instagram)The French journalist claimed to have taken the alleged video of Kim Tae-hyung and Jennie on May 15About alleged video (Image via Taoualit Amar Instagram)When the alleged video of the idols went viral on social media, fans wanted to know when the French journalist took the video and photos. Through his Instagram story on May 18, 2023, Taoualit Amar disclosed that he took videos of the idols on May 15, 2023, at 11:36 pm. He wrote that he posted the video two days later to ensure the idols' safety. Amar is also confident in his belief that the couple he saw that day was indeed BTS' V and BLACKPINK's Jennie.The French photographer has also stated that he is waiting for HYBE LABELS and YG Entertainment to confirm the news. He then addressed fans' doubts about how he saw the alleged couple roaming the streets of Paris, which sparked speculation of a date. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostFans also reacted differently to the photographer's statement. Some believe it might be a cosplay, while others argue that cosplayers wouldn't use expensive cars and managers to make it realistic. Some fans say they will only trust the agencies' statements and eagerly await their official response.Nevertheless, the alleged video of BLACKPINK's Jennie and BTS' Kim Tae-hyung has sparked controversy and led to fan wars among K-pop fans. Some are elated by the rumor and wish the best for the idols, while others believe fans should respect the idols' privacy and not intrude into their personal lives.Vear ♡@babyvear_yg and hybe responded with regards to jennie and v’s dating rumor. wise answer they literally said IT IS REALLY NOT YOUR BUSINESS, LEAVE THEM ALONE, LET BOTH OF THEM HAPPY!only dumb ppl dont know the difference between not denied dating rumors and denied dating rumors 42067yg and hybe responded with regards to jennie and v’s dating rumor. wise answer they literally said IT IS REALLY NOT YOUR BUSINESS, LEAVE THEM ALONE, LET BOTH OF THEM HAPPY!only dumb ppl dont know the difference between not denied dating rumors and denied dating rumors 😘 https://t.co/GYhQWp84UdMeanwhile, Taoualit Amar is currently engaged in resolving fans' queries regarding the video of Kim Tae-hyung and Jennie through his social media account.More about BLACKPINK's Jennie and BTS' Kim Tae-hyungBTS V HOTRENDS@v_hotrendsGorgeous Prince Kim Taehyung at Incheon Airport departure HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT TAEHYUNG3414Gorgeous Prince Kim Taehyung at Incheon Airport departure HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT TAEHYUNG https://t.co/8lf2Nu8pa9BLACKPINK's Jennie is currently in France due to her schedule and is set to make her debut at the Cannes Film Festival to promote her Hollywood series Idol. The series will also be premiering at the Cannes Film Festival.BTS' Kim Tae-hyung was also spotted in France to attend Celine's fashion pictorial event. He was recently announced as the global ambassador for the French luxury brand. Kim Tae-hyung was also seen at the Celine pop-up store in Seoul in March, where he posed for press photographs with BLACKPINK's Lisa and actor Park Bo-gum.The idols' agencies have stated to a South Korean media outlet, Sports Seoul, that they are unaware of any details regarding the artists' private lives. Meanwhile, fans are still waiting for an official statement from either the agencies or the idols themselves.