BLACKPINK’s Jennie is facing online backlash after footage from her recent birthday party in Japan began circulating across social media.
In the video, several women dressed in black stockings and garter belts can be seen standing behind Jennie while performing a champagne presentation, complete with handheld fireworks attached to the bottles and sparks shooting toward the ceiling. The performers, often referred to as “champagne girls,” are commonly seen in nightclub settings, where premium bottle service is paired with elaborate visual displays.
The clip quickly drew criticism from some viewers, who argued that the scene reflected a club culture that objectifies women. Several users pointed out that Jennie, widely regarded as a global female icon, should be mindful of the message such a public celebration sends.
Others raised safety concerns over the use of fireworks indoors. One commenter referenced a recent nightclub fire in Switzerland reportedly caused by similar champagne sparklers, warning that the sparks flying toward the ceiling in Jennie’s party looked dangerous.
Additional speculation followed after another moment in the video showed a staff member holding a sign that read “Happy 30th Birthday” with the words “Love Jeremy” written underneath.
“Love jeremy ” omg they’re going to public 🫢 https://t.co/ouFT4Q89VV pic.twitter.com/wdu4iS9wNK
— 𝐊𝐡𝐞𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐃 (@Be_LL0UDErRx) January 17, 2026
do y’all not have friends who sends u messages and says “Love *insert name*” ??? its a bit concerning atp for y’all to keep insinuating that Jennie has a romantic connect with Jeremy 😵💫 https://t.co/iLCRWhbZvD
— 🍑 (@_peachyblink) January 17, 2026
The “Jeremy” is believed to be Jeremy Erlich, Jennie’s former manager and a former global head of music at Spotify who now runs ALTA Music Group, the label Jennie is currently signed to.
Some fans speculated about a possible romantic relationship, while others dismissed the idea, noting that managers often send gifts or messages to their artists on special occasions.
Meanwhile, photos of Rosé shopping at a Don Quijote store in Japan surfaced online yesterday, leading to further fan chatter over whether she attended Jennie’s birthday celebration.
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