A brief backstage moment involving BLACKPINK’s Jennie has sparked a heated debate online following the group’s return to the stage.
BLACKPINK officially kicked off their long-awaited DEADLINE world tour with two sold-out shows at Goyang Stadium on June 5th and 6th. The concerts marked the group’s first full-member performances in over a year and included the debut of their new song, “Jump.”
While the shows thrilled many fans, they also drew mixed reactions, and amid the chatter, a brief interaction between Jennie and a staff member went viral for all the wrong reasons.
Jennie appeared to experience a wardrobe malfunction related to her shoes during a performance of “Forever Young.”
According to OP, JENNIE had a small shoe issue during “Forever Young.” It didn’t seem like part of the planned performance, but she handled it so naturally, and the BLACKPINK members came over to check on her and helped her handle it together. 🥹🫶 pic.twitter.com/tuc02iiZ4y
— jennie (@jenniepics) July 5, 2025
In fan-captured footage, she is seen pointing and gesturing animatedly at a staff member moments before returning to the stage. Some viewers interpreted her behavior as “rude” or “blunt.”
She’s always so rude towards staff 🤮
Then Do it yourself btch, they are trying their best while you’re just standing there yelling at rolling your eyes 💀
pic.twitter.com/L9xlPqPYMC— ! (@popie_floppie) July 6, 2025
If you don’t like how they do it, do it yourself! There’s no need to yell at them! https://t.co/n5hQgw5vY0
— gayfortzuyu (@bluesally25) July 6, 2025
Clips of the moment have since garnered millions of views, with online posts scrutinizing Jennie’s tone and body language. The incident has ignited an intense debate, with some accusing the idol of disrespecting staff during the live show.
However, many fans are pushing back against the backlash, arguing that the reaction is overblown. Supporters point out that Jennie was likely under intense pressure in the middle of a live performance and that her gestures conveyed urgency, not hostility. Others also noted that she smiled toward the end of the exchange, suggesting there was no animosity.
From another angle of the video, she was smiling and talking to the staff.
The sound from the on-site speakers was loud, and the staff were also wearing headphones. That’s why her mouth movements were quite exaggerated. Get a job🙄🙄🙄🙄 https://t.co/jCbIbAtWiG pic.twitter.com/j9gKwNTuz8— nijile (@Alenilaale) July 6, 2025
She DID try to fix it herself at first but her staff calling her to do it for her BECAUSE THEY ARE PAID FOR THEIR JOB so jennie can focus to sing her part.
pic.twitter.com/VnoyeGr0Bm https://t.co/CPMg4LI7vG— wangho (@wangheo1) July 6, 2025
“She was clearly in the middle of a quick fix before getting back on stage — not being rude,” one fan wrote. “People love twisting things out of context when it comes to Jennie.”
This isn’t the first time Jennie has faced online scrutiny over her demeanor. And with BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE tour just beginning, public attention on each member is only expected to grow. As of now, neither Jennie nor YG Entertainment has issued a statement regarding the viral clip.
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