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The Jacob Elordi Effect: Why Kendall Jenner Wants to Go 'Fully Unplugged' For the Summer

Sources say the pair had been spending time together privately for months before dining at a Tokyo restaurant.

  • Reality star Kendall Jenner and Australian actor Jacob Elordi were spotted dining at Udon Shin in Tokyo on June 1, fueling months of intense public speculation regarding their relationship status.
  • Dating rumors first emerged at the Coachella festival in April 2026, followed by sightings in Hawaii and Los Angeles with Kylie Jenner, sister of Kendall Jenner, and actor Timothée Chalamet.
  • Despite viral clips and persistent media attention, both Jenner and Elordi have maintained a steadfast silence, neither confirming nor denying a romance after being seen together on at least two trips abroad.
  • Jenner recently entered her 29th year with a commitment to stay open to new experiences, telling Owen Thiele that she is "not going to reject anything" that might suit her.
  • Focusing on her professional life, the entrepreneur recently marked the fifth anniversary of her 818 Tequila brand and announced a new partnership with Sazerac.
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The couple was seen showing great complicity in The Seirinkan, a famous pizzeria in the city, during their trip to Japan

Although they haven't publicly confirmed their relationship, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi share a surprising number of similarities in their style. As their frequent photos together generate buzz, we examine the aesthetic sensibilities that connect their styles.

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ELLE broke the news in United States on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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