YG Entertainment and Pledis Entertainment Release Statements on Jade and Mingyu's Relationship

Following the announcement of Blackpink's Jade and SEVENTEEN's Mingyu's relationship, both YG Entertainment and Pledis Entertainment have officially addressed the news, offering their respective stances on the matter.

In a brief statement released on their official platforms, YG Entertainment emphasized that their focus remains on their artists' professional endeavors rather than their personal lives:

    "Our artists' personal lives outside of their work hours and obligations are not within the scope of our management. As long as their personal decisions do not interfere with their work or commitments, we do not see a reason to intervene. We are proud of Jade's achievements and will continue to support her in all aspects of her career. We hope fans will join us in showing her and Mingyu support as they move forward."

YG's approach was praised by fans for respecting Jade's autonomy and recognizing her as an individual outside of her professional identity.

Pledis Entertainment, representing SEVENTEEN, confirmed the relationship, highlighting the happiness and mutual respect between the two artists:

    "After confirming with Mingyu, we can verify that he and Jade are in a happy and supportive relationship. Their personal lives have not impacted their professional work or schedules, and as a company, we stand by them. We believe that their happiness is important, and we hope fans will show them understanding and encouragement as they continue their respective careers."

Pledis also expressed gratitude toward fans for their continued support of SEVENTEEN and encouraged positive interactions within the fan communities.

Fans across social media praised the companies for their open and respectful statements:

    •    "YG's approach is so mature. Finally, a company that respects its artists' private lives!"
    •    "Pledis confirming the relationship and emphasizing happiness shows how supportive they are. Mingyu and Jade deserve this love!"
    •    "It's refreshing to see both companies standing up for their artists instead of dodging or denying things. True professionalism."

The announcement took the world by surprise after Jade and Mingyu posted similar photos on their social media accounts while attending separate events. Mingyu further confirmed the news during SEVENTEEN's acceptance speech for Album of the Year at the Golden Disc Awards, where he thanked Jade for her support over the past year.

With the support of their companies and fans, Jade and Mingyu are continuing to write their own story, setting an example of how idols can balance personal happiness with professional excellence.

Jade and Mingyu are veteran idols at this point. They've worked hard, achieved so much, and are well-respected. Why should dating even be a scandal?

YG's statement is classic YG: 'Not our business, as long as they work.' Honestly, I kind of love how straightforward they are about it.

It's been so obvious for a while now if you paid attention to their interactions. I mean, the signs were there, but it's cute to see it finally confirmed!

Mingyu literally couldn't hide his expressions during those group interviews with Blackpink. The teasing was real. SEVENTEEN and Blinks have been in on the joke for months!

At this stage in their careers, idols like Jade and Mingyu deserve to have personal lives without drama. They've given us so much—let them be happy.

Pledis and YG handled this so well. No over-the-top PR stunts, just honest statements. That's how you do it!

This is basically the ultimate crossover event in K-pop. Veteran idols in love? We stan.

Jade and Mingyu dating is probably one of the best-kept secrets that wasn't really a secret. The teasing from SEVENTEEN members over the years makes so much sense now!

YG being so hands-off with their artists' private lives is peak YG behavior. It's refreshing but also kind of funny. They're like, 'As long as you show up to work, we don't care.'

Mingyu thanking Jade in his speech was so unexpected but sweet. It's like, no PR, no denial—just honesty. Fans can't complain when both of them are so real.

As a Carat and a Blink, this feels like a win for both fandoms. Let's just enjoy the happiness they bring to each other and stop overthinking it!

They're both veterans in K-pop. They know what they're doing. It's time for fans to let idols date without making it a problem.

The real story here is Mingyu saying it during his award speech. My jaw is still on the floor. Talk about confidence and love!

An inside joke for the fandoms turned into real life. I can't stop laughing at the fact we've been joking about this for so long, and it's actually true.

No hate, just love for Jade and Mingyu. They're idols who've given their all to their fans—now it's time to support them in their personal lives too.