Jeon Jungkook, the 22-year-old and youngest member of Bangtan Sonyeondan made headlines again when a few posts on SNS went viral, claiming that he was seen with Lisa of Blackpink. Fans have spotted BTS Jungkook entering and leaving Blackpink's house on the late evening of Monday. A few witnesses claimed that they saw a glimpse of Jungkook talking to Lisa before the gate was closed, although the conversation wasn't clearly heard. It sparked a rumor and arguments among both parties' fans on SNS shortly after. Mixed reactions were seen across various platforms, as it was only last week that Jungkook's rumored dating news with Red Velvet Yeri came alight. The rumor was then cleared with BigHit Entertainment's statement. (link here)

So far there are no updates from both agencies regarding the viral news yet, and fans are getting anxious. There are no proofs if Jungkook had indeed been there, so some fans decided that it was all a made-up story to ruin the idol's reputation – following the rumors from last week. On Twitter, the majority of international ARMYs (BTS fandom) are against the idea of a possible couple reveal, trending the hashtag #FakeLoveFakeNews and #JungkookOnlyForArmy – both of which was trending #2 & #3 Worldwide in the past 24 hours. Many international fans voiced out their disagreement, as much as sharing malicious comments to degrade Blackpink Lisa. Here are some of the worst comments with the most share seen on Twitter:

'Are people nowadays really stupid enough to believe #Jungkook would actually date #LisaBlackpink ??? He has standards people!!!'

'Hell nah, can we go back to #Jungri ? That's 9000x better than @ygofficialblackpink l*s*'

'#Jungkook if you're reading this, I'm so sorry they paired you up with that skinny h** from @ygofficialblackpink . We know you better and you don't deserve that. We trust you and we love you. Don't give up on us.'

'I'll be damned if I'm gonna let some anorexic sl** who's not even a Korean take #Jungkook away from us. #LisaBlackpink yes, I'm talking to you'

'I'd rather see him date #Yeri than #Lisa. #FakeLoveFakeNews must be from a delulu shipper. Can't believe ya'll fell for it'

'@ygofficialblackpink 's really broke for proper PR? #Blackpink is a flop in SK ya'll can't even produce a full album now ya'll wanna use #Jungkook to push ya'lls artiste in people's face? #BTSpavedtheway fr'

The comments sparked rage not just among Blackpink & Lisa's fans, who ultimately lashes back – but also from other K-Pop fandoms, creating the messy virtual fan-war. Within the same period of time, the hashtag #RespectLisa & #IdolsAreHumanToo trended #1 & #4 Worldwide. Some are even vocal about their approval for the possible couple reveal.

'Funny that your faves preached about love & respect and here you are disrespecting one of the most talented & strongest girl to ever set foot in K-Pop. Get off that wagon sis #RespectLisa #IdolsAreHumanToo'

'Keep your fave, we Blinks don't want or need him #RespectLisa'

'11 years into K-Pop. ARMY thinks they own their idols to have a say on whether a girl is good enough for their biases is the most delulu thing I've seen ever #RespectLisa #IdolsAreHumanToo'

'Wow bodyshaming, threatening and insulting Lisa when no one even knows if the rumours are true or not...who's pressed now? #RespectLisa'

'#Lisa moved to a new country by herself at 14yo and made her dream come true. ARMY tell me what you're doing at 14yo? Sit at ur school desk daydreaming about dating ur bias? Yall make me laugh #RespectLisa'

'I've been an ARMY since 2014 and #Jungkook is my bias up till now. Not that I can choose who gets to date him – but I think #Lisa is a sweetheart and I can't think of anyone else in the K-Pop industry that would be more suitable with him than her #IdolsAreHumanToo'

'omg can yall chill?! They're all friends, why can't you just accept that? Even if they're dating it's none of our business. Love-Yourself gone wrong tbh #IdolsAreHumanToo'

'Wonder what @btsofficialTWT thinks with their fans shouting hate around a 3yo female artiste – lick that bitter flavour you made for yourself #RespectLisa'

'How threatening is @ygofficialblackpink & #Lisa in K-Pop cus I don't see these type of barks from ARMY when their oppa went on that late night rendesvouz hugging a girl out in the open. Now he's seen coming to #Blackpink 's house? Do the math people #RespectLisa'

Surprisingly, China SNS and Korean news platforms are seen to be more peaceful at the viralled posts. Of course, there's a few maliscious comments seen, but there are more positive and encouraging words shared on Weibo, Dispatch, Naver & Daum's website.

'Jungkook-ah, be happy with whoever you choose'

'I don't know who's luckier between the two. Both are beautiful and handsome. Both are playful and energetic too! Both will look good with each other'

'I've seen Lisa at a restaurant before with Blackpink members. Lisa is very cute and soft. I like her for Jungkook'

'Jungkook & Lisa is not new. My cousin always go to award shows, she said Jungkook always look at Lisa differently since Blackpink's debut'

'I really like Lisa even though she's not that beautiful by 'Korean standards' but she always smiles and always make people laugh. For me her personality makes her really beautiful. Jungkook is really lucky if it's true'

'Lisa is very polite around fans. Very beautiful like a doll too. Jungkook I give you my blessing'

'Let's not be racist. He can choose whoever he likes!'

We are still waiting for any confirmation from both parties agencies about the rumor. While BTS is currently in Korea - having just finished their 'Love Yourself' European tour two weeks ago, Blackpink is now in Japan for a TV show. They're expected to fly back to Korea on Friday, and both groups have been confirmed to attend the 2018 Melon Music Awards happening this Saturday.

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"Lali," Jisoo held both of her hands as they stood behind the stage. "Don't think about the news. Don't think about anything else aside from the cheering fans out there. I know it's hard, but I also know how strong you are. You can do this. Nothing can harm you on that stage. We won't let anything harm you...okay?"

She braves up a smile, breathing in the threatening waterworks. "Thanks unnie,"

"And remember what manager oppa promised...that you'll get to go back home to Thailand once the year is done. It's only a few more weeks -"

"Ahh...you just can't wait to get rid of me!" She joked, because looking at how worried Jisoo is breaks her heart even more. The elder just smiled, nodding along with a knowing smile. "I'll do my best. Don't worry unnie!"

It had been nothing short of an emotional ride for her since the guessing game began. She's still partly thankful that there are no pictures to prove Jungkook's visit, but the words of his fans tormented her already-broken heart. No one could've guessed how much she cried since.

It had been a hard 4 days - putting up a front and pretending like she's fine with everything. This has got to be the most complicated phase in her entire life! And to think, it all started from just a simple gesture of trying to help him! Well...Lisa learned her lesson well!

She had been working hard for almost her entire life to pursue this dream...a dream that she knew came with a hefty price. No one knew of her struggles and even if they do, it's only what she chose to let them know. On the surface, she was always smiling and laughing - cracking foolish jokes to make others laugh, even if it almost always make the haters laugh back at her.

But it was all good. She wanted everyone to be happy around her. She genuinely only wanted to help. They're all on the same boat - facing the life they're passionate with and had to sacrifice a lot of things to achieve it. She understood that. Is it so bad that I tried to give them a little boost? How mean can a person be to throw such malicious comments on her - bodyshaming her and calling her names?

She didn't need an answer for that because she knew there was none. The person she fell in love with turned out to be the meanest one of all, so is it really important for her to question it?

How is he? Is he well?

She shook her head again upon the unwelcomed thought. The women would always suffer more from the fans...so of course he's doing fine! He has his entire army on his back, ready with their own choice of weapons to attack her. Even so, she didn't feel afraid.

What worried her are the faces of Jisoo, Jennie and Chaeyoung - having to somehow accept their names being dragged as the result. What upsets her are the constant defensive mode Blinks had to throw on - as if it's a shield made solely for her mistake of falling in love. What scared her the most are the possibilities and the uncertain future of seeing her first love, again and again, being just a stranger to her.

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