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Jo Jjazz's Thumbs-Up Next To Jennie Goes Viral — A 'Golden Disc Awards' Night That Shined Offstage

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Jennie, Jo Jjazz, Instagram, backstage, Grand Prize
Photo: Jennie's Instagram
Jennie, Jo Jjazz, Instagram, backstage, Grand Prize
Jennie, Jo Jjazz, Instagram, backstage, Grand Prize
Jennie, Jo Jjazz, Instagram, backstage, Grand Prize
Jennie, Jo Jjazz, Instagram, backstage, Grand Prize
Photo: BLACKPINK's Jennie on Instagram

BLACKPINK's Jennie surprised fans by dropping a candid two-shot with singer Jo Jjazz — and the internet can't stop talking about it.

On the 14th, Jennie uploaded several behind-the-scenes photos from the '40th Golden Disc Awards' held at the Taipei Dome. In a standout red dress, she posed shoulder-to-shoulder with Jo Jjazz in the awards show's backstage area, instantly grabbing fans' attention. Jennie smiled softly with her eyes closed, while Jo Jjazz flashed a big grin at the camera with a thumbs-up.

The photo appears to have been taken during a waiting-room interview on the day of the ceremony. The moment Jo Jjazz saw Jennie, he joked, "It's rare to meet you in person, so I came all the way to your waiting room. I heard the odds to get in here were 100 to 1," drawing laughter. When Jo Jjazz added, "A lot of people probably don't know we're close," Jennie kept the mood warm by replying, "I'll continue to count on your kindness going forward."

That night, Jennie cemented her star power by taking home the Artist of the Year (Grand Prize), while Jo Jjazz also made it a meaningful evening by winning a Main Prize in the Digital Music category.