Fans wonder if BTS' J-Hope and BLACKPINK's Jisoo Insoo are close friends after the DEADLINE concert appearance

The second night of BLACKPINK's DEADLINE tour in Goyang on July 6 became an even more spectacular event. Not only because of the music, but also because of J-Hope of BTS' unexpected appearance.Fans at the venue and online went into a frenzy when the BTS rapper was spotted among the crowd. When he was seen enjoying a BLACKPINK concert, many became surprised. This was particularly unexpected because he had never before been known to be friends with any of the group members.

J-Hope goes to attend BLACKPINK performing live

Videos and pictures of J-Hope coming in and discreetly settling into what looked to be a VIP area swiftly went viral on social media. Jihyo and Nayeon, members of TWICE, were seated close to him.

J-Hope ruled headlines and fan discussions despite the high-profile guest list. He was one of the most talked-about parts of the evening because of his optimistic attitude, casual attire, and surprising appearance.

J-Hope was invited by whom?

Although J-Hope's presence thrilled fans, many were curious as to which BLACKPINK member had invited him. Netizens soon came to a widely accepted idea: Jisoo.

After fans spotted J-Hope's manager carrying a bag from Jisoo's own label, BLISSOO, the rumors began to spread.

Many fans quickly came to the conclusion that the two idols might be closer than the general public thought after noticing the detail.

Do Jisoo and J-Hope have a friendship?

Fan discussions have now centered on the potential friendship between Jisoo and J-Hope. A lot of people want to know how and when they connected. Top idols from various groups have previously maintained private friendships, even though neither has publicly acknowledged their relationship.However, it is uncommon to see members of BLACKPINK and BTS interacting in any way. Fans are also quite interested.

The DEADLINE tour of BLACKPINK is going worldwide

Following their successful opening performances in Korea on July 5 and 6, BLACKPINK is currently preparing for their global DEADLINE tour. They will be performing in Los Angeles on July 12 and 14. Chicago (July 18), Toronto (July 22–23), and New York (July 26–27) will follow them.The tour will travel to Europe in August, performing in Paris from August 2 to 3, Milan from August 6 to 9, and Barcelona from August 15 to 16. Three performances of the grand finale are planned for January 16–18, 2026, in Tokyo.