BLACKPINK’s Rosé is embroiled in dating rumors with veteran Korean actor Kang Dong-won after a picture of them went viral on social media.On April 11, Riccardo Tisci, the former chief creative officer of Burberry, shared pictures of what looks like a group dinner party in a splendid mansion owned by fashion designer and entrepreneur Eva Chow.In one of the pictures, BLACKPINK’s Rosé and actor Kang Dong Won are seated side by side, posing for the camera, clicking them from a high angle.sidra@hoeforjm13Rose from blackpink doing drugs they’re so problematic860179Rose from blackpink doing drugs😭😭 they’re so problematic https://t.co/QzJQz606iBThe photo led to unexpected dating rumors between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Kang Dong-won. There were also rumors that the attendees were involved in substance abuse.Unsurprisingly, BLACKPINK’s Rosé fans took to social media to defend the singer against unfair dating accusations and substance abuse rumors.miral🫧@inspiredloser1@agustdontop Defamation is a real crime btw982@agustdontop Defamation is a real crime btwBLACKPINK’s Rosé and Kang Dang-won accused of indulging in substance abuse at a dinner partyEagle-eyed fans noticed that BLACKPINK’s Rosé, Kang Dang-won, and other attendees were allegedly indulging in some kind of substance abuse at the dinner party. However, this cannot be verified as the picture quality available on social media platforms is blurred.Riccardo Tisci has since deleted the image from his Instagram. However, the pictures have now gone viral on social media and have caused a stir online.However, BLINKs have taken to social media to defend the singer against dating rumors and substance abuse allegations.BLACKPINK BLINK UNION 💕@BBU_BLACKPINKOur team has already sent an email to YG Entertainment (@ygent_official) demanding legal action against user chimpanlo following the production of the malicious rumor against @BLACKPINK’s Rosé with the intent of a massive personal attack to her honor and reputation. We urge… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…82524157Our team has already sent an email to YG Entertainment (@ygent_official) demanding legal action against user chimpanlo following the production of the malicious rumor against @BLACKPINK’s Rosé with the intent of a massive personal attack to her honor and reputation. We urge… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/LtB6vFk3Q6BLACKPINK ROSÉ DAILY@rosedailyupdateThe only time this person updates about ROSÉ is to make a joke. It's important to be cautious about following anyone who defends them as they cud potentially be their supporters using a fake ROSÉ-related account to spread negativity and to bash ROSÉ.it’s always u, @GIRL0VESICK. twitter.com/rosedailyupdat…BLACKPINK ROSÉ DAILY@rosedailyupdateGet your mask and stop pretending that you care for the "four" because you don't. Faking an identity for personal gain is shameful. Please leave #ROSÉ alone, @GIRL0VESICK, and focus on your favorite.1235462Get your mask and stop pretending that you care for the "four" because you don't. Faking an identity for personal gain is shameful. Please leave #ROSÉ alone, @GIRL0VESICK, and focus on your favorite. https://t.co/AERwzboPwYThe only time this person updates about ROSÉ is to make a joke. It's important to be cautious about following anyone who defends them as they cud potentially be their supporters using a fake ROSÉ-related account to spread negativity and to bash ROSÉ.it’s always u, @GIRL0VESICK. twitter.com/rosedailyupdat… https://t.co/z7mcRfcSMnUntitled@NewUser0104@pannchoa Rose is an adult she can do whatever she wants!3@pannchoa Rose is an adult she can do whatever she wants!⁷ ᴺᵒ¹ ᴮᴱ🌿@kookiesuwu2017@pannchoa Wonder why he deleted the pic25@pannchoa Wonder why he deleted the picagus ☾@lalisatorta.@ygent_official @ygofficialblink @ygentusa We ask you to take legal action against the online defamation that ROSÉ is going through right now. Drugs are serious issues and cannot be ignored,especially after your statement about the protection of your artists.858771.@ygent_official @ygofficialblink @ygentusa We ask you to take legal action against the online defamation that ROSÉ is going through right now. Drugs are serious issues and cannot be ignored,especially after your statement about the protection of your artists. https://t.co/BNbZTqCEMXKang Dang-won was under YG Entertainment for seven years before parting ways to set up his own one-man agency. He exited YG Entertainment in December 2022 and fans believe he must have been acquainted with BLACKPINK’s Rosé from his YG Entertainment days.This isn’t the first time BLACKPINK’s Rosé has been embroiled in public dating rumors. Last December, the BLACKPINK singer was linked with Spotify's Head of Music Strategy, Jeremy Erlich. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe alleged couple were spotted sitting together at Dua Lipa's concert last year, followed by more public appearances together, sparking speculation of their alleged romantic relationship.However, neither YG Entertainment nor BLACKPINK member Rosé issued any clarification about the dating rumors, which eventually died a natural death.Rosé dishes on Coachella and how it fuels their musical ambition🖤✨@jenniesrenes#ROSÉ on #BLACKPINK headlining Coachella:“I think performing for Coachella in 2019 was a moment that really woke us up as BLACKPINK—to be motivated, to dream on & dream big. We never expected anything as big as being the headliner. We’ll be bringing something fun to the table.”96314368#ROSÉ on #BLACKPINK headlining Coachella:“I think performing for Coachella in 2019 was a moment that really woke us up as BLACKPINK—to be motivated, to dream on & dream big. We never expected anything as big as being the headliner. We’ll be bringing something fun to the table.” https://t.co/rPjNEGLUH7In an interview with Billboard, BLACKPINK members dished on Coachella and their excitement as one of the three headliners for the iconic music festival this year. In 2019, the girl group made history as the first K-pop girl group to perform at the iconic music festival and now, four years later, the Pink Venom singers have been chosen as headliners alongside Bad Bunny and Frank Ocean.They will also be the main musical act for day two of both festival weekends on Saturday, April 15 and 22.BLACKPINK’s second youngest member described the experience as surreal and that she is still coming to terms with it. However, she also revealed that the opportunity to headline Coachella has fuelled the quartet’s musical ambitions to dream big.“I think performing for Coachella in 2019 was a moment that really woke us up as BLACKPINK—to be motivated, to dream on and dream big.”She also added that she understands it’s a huge honor and responsibility and they want to do their best to live up to it.At the time of writing the article, neither YG Entertainment nor Kang Dong-won had clarified the dating or substance abuse rumors.