‘They go way back?’ BLACKPINK’s Jennie and WOODZ reveal decade-long friendship
BLACKPINK's Jennie, left, and WOODZ / Xportsnews
WOODZ, BLACKPINK's Jennie share details of 10-year bond
Singer WOODZ revealed a decade-long friendship with BLACKPINK's Jennie in a YouTube vlog posted Wednesday.
The two artists made their first on-camera appearance together in the video titled, "Why bother date with JENNIE." WOODZ acknowledged the novelty of the situation, saying it was "really awkward" to be on camera together despite their long-standing relationship.
Jennie and WOODZ pick out clothes. Captured from WOODZ's YouTube channel
WOODZ accompanied Jennie on a shopping trip, showing he knows her habits well. "Are you buying sweatpants again? You usually only buy sweatpants, don't you?" he asked, predicting her preference.
The pair recounted a shared past that stretches back to childhood, revealing they attended the same elementary school.
WOODZ recalled meeting Jennie at a high school festival when he was an agency trainee and she was already a well-known figure, an encounter Jennie joked she did not remember. The two frequently crossed paths while commuting to their respective entertainment agencies and became close friends.
Jennie and WOODZ recall their decade-long friendship. Captured from WOODZ's YouTube channel
Jennie acknowledged the unexpected nature of their bond. "Our connection is deep," she said. "People are curious about why we are close."
Jennie and WOODZ explain how they became close. Captured from WOODZ's YouTube channel
The revelation stunned fans, who expressed surprise at the unexpected friendship. Viewers praised their genuine dynamic — noting that Jennie barely gave WOODZ time to talk — marveled at their shared elementary school background, and called for the two artists to collaborate on a song.
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