According to Sohu, a video circulating online is pushing Jennie of Blackpink into the center of controversy. This time it is not related to stage ability, but revolves around accusations of "bad personality" and "bad attitude towards others", sparking a heated debate about the boundaries of idol behavior.
The source of controversy is a video titled "Jennie's attitude summary". In it, many seemingly disjointed clips are assembled to create an image considered "unfriendly" of the Blackpink female singer.
From the fact that she frankly said in the program "Chicken Shop" that "because I don't like anyone, the highest compliment I can say is "I like you"; to the interaction moments with backstage staff; or the e-cigarettes incident that once caused controversy before.
A part of netizens consider these details as evidence of "arrogance" and "lack of enthusiasm", even believing that Jennie has personality problems.
This is not the first time Jennie has been scrutinized for her attitude. Previously, her performances in group concerts had caused many mixed opinions, when a part of the audience commented that she was "energetic" or "inconsistent", saying that this was not in line with the professional standards of top Kpop idols.
Currently, old controversies plus new clips have quickly ignited a wave of suspicion about Jennie's personality and personal qualities. Many disappointed people believe that, with the position of a global star, her words and behavior should have been more cautious and standard.
However, there are also opinions defending Jennie. Many Jennie supporters believe that this is a typical example of "lacking context" and "excessive interpretation".
They argue that statements in the program need to be understood in the entire context, it may just be an entertainment effect or a personal frank expression; while everyday moments with employees, when separated from specific situations, are not enough basis to evaluate personality.
According to them, this is like a "microscopic court" aimed at Jennie, when every small action of a top star is scrutinized too strictly, even with prejudice.
According to the media, this debate has gone beyond verifying individual videos, but touched on a deeper issue: in the Kpop industry where stage lights exaggerate every detail, how to balance the "real person" of idols and the "public's expectations"?
Fans want authenticity, but when that authenticity does not coincide with the perfect image they imagine, criticism and controversy continue to appear. Jennie's image, which is both personal and controversial, seems to have become the convergence point of this conflict.
From criticisms of "careless acting on stage" to "personality arguments", Jennie seems to always be in the eye of public opinion. Every time storms arise, the public redefines the boundary between idol's professional ethics and their personal space.
