Jennie from Blackpink isn’t just known for her music or fashion—she’s also caught up in major drama throughout her career. Some messes are her own doing, some got spilled from behind the scenes, and others had fans going at it hardcore. Here are 7 controversies that tied Jennie’s name to straight-up chaos.
1. Vaping in the Makeup Room
In July 2024, Jennie posted a vlog showing her puffing on a vape while getting dolled up, blowing smoke right at her makeup artist without a care. No sneaky paparazzi—she uploaded it herself. The clip blew up on TikTok and Twitter, with fans pissed at her lack of chill in a professional setting. OA Entertainment dropped an apology, Jennie deleted the video and posted a mea culpa, but the “clean idol” vibe she had? Pretty much toast.
2. Leaked Private Pics with V (BTS)
From mid-2022 to 2023, a flood of pics hit the web—not just one or two, but a whole stash: Jennie and V hanging out, in a car, at home, rocking matching fits, snapping selfies in Paris. These weren’t Photoshop fakes; they looked legit, no filters, no fan angles. YG and HYBE stayed dead quiet—no lawsuits, no denials, no confirmations. Fandoms went wild. ARMYs lost it, Blinks split down the middle. Most folks bet it’s real, leaked from iCloud or an insider.
3. Lazy Stage Vibes
During the Born Pink tour, Jennie got caught on camera half-assing it—skipping moves, standing still, giving zero energy, and barely vibing with fans. It wasn’t a one-off; it happened across multiple shows. After the backlash, she said she was dealing with an ankle injury and exhaustion, prioritizing health. But fans weren’t buying it. You’re on a global tour with pricey tickets—nobody’s cool with a “just show up” attitude.
4. Bailing Mid-Performance
At Coachella 2023, Jennie peaced out mid-set. Same deal in Melbourne and other tour stops. No explanation, no bow, just walked off. Fans were confused, crowds were salty. YG blamed “health issues,” but people weren’t having it. If she’s too sick, why keep performing? Why the packed schedule? It’s less about her health and more about janky management—or Jennie pushing herself too hard.
5. Cold Shoulder to Lisa
Backstage clips showed Jennie acting frosty with Lisa—ignoring her, not responding, even turning away during Lisa’s performance. Lisa’s fans straight-up called Jennie out for being shady. Some defended her, saying “clips don’t tell the full story,” but when it’s multiple videos across different settings, that excuse feels weak. Jennie might not be bullying, but the cold vibe screams disrespect.
6. Steamy Role in The Idol
Jennie took a side role in The Idol, a show slammed for raunchy scenes, porn-y vibes, and messed-up themes. Her character had provocative dances and sultry looks, a total 180 from her K-pop idol image. Korean fans were shook. Media called it a career misstep, torching her wholesome rep. Some Western fans hyped her for “taking risks,” but most saw it as Jennie chasing a “bold Western vibe” without thinking it through.
7. Face Changes Over the Years
Netizens compared Jennie’s pre-debut pics to now—her nose, chin, and eyes look way different. It’s not just “angles” or “lighting”; it’s a whole face overhaul. Jennie and YG stayed silent, as usual. Fans threw out excuses: weight loss, makeup, puberty. But in K-pop, everyone knows “work done” is a thing—you just don’t admit it.
Jennie’s not some “victim of fame.” She made choices—posting the vape clip, picking that wild role, slacking on stage, handling scandals her way. The public claps back because of her actions, not her stardom. Her career’s a prime example of the dark side of being a “trendy idol”: hot, classy, loaded, but always under the media’s microscope, where half-assed moves don’t fly.
