The influence of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK can be described as shaping global sentiments.
Every move made by members Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé becomes an online phenomenon.
However, the higher one climbs the ladder of success, the more vulnerable they become to being scrutinized.
Jennie Rcently Faced Criticism
Jennie, in particular, has faced criticism regarding her performances at various concerts, with "water paddling disputes" often arising afterwards.
Netizens have even uploaded live videos as concrete evidence. Finally, Jennie has mustered the courage to respond to this controversy, addressing the long-standing question.
Recently, Jennie made a special appearance on the "At Your Service" Podcast, where she predominantly discussed her acting career and her cross-border foray into film and television through "The Idol."
Of particular interest to everyone was her personal take on the "water paddling controversy."
She candidly admitted
"In the past, I would frequently sustain injuries during performances, and over time, it became a tremendous source of pressure. Falling became a recurrent problem, and it got so severe that I lost control of my body."
Jennie acknowledged that due to the "internal pressure," she was unable to deliver her performances at full strength.
However, rather than evading responsibility, Jennie took a different approach. While opening up about her physical and mental well-being, she also expressed her desire to better understand herself and present her fans with an impeccable image as soon as possible.
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In fact, during BLACKPINK's performance at the Hyde Park Music Festival's "British Summer Time Festival" in the UK earlier this month, rumors circulated that Jennie sang the lyrics, "That's my choice and there's no one I'm hurting," serving as a direct response to the criticisms directed towards her.
Nitezens React
Nitezen s react on the video posted on tiktok:
"Gosh, This woman is so strong"
"We love you jennie"
"Jennie is smiling through the pain. Hugs girl"
"love u bebegirl"
"my jennie isn't okay :(("
This marks the first time that Jennie has addressed the issue publicly. Before lambasting her for her alleged mishaps on stage, perhaps netizens should contemplate the potential underlying reasons.
Dua Lipa, who appeared on the same podcast, remarked, "Not everyone knows what happens behind the scenes. I appreciate your willingness to share and your endeavor to understand what you truly need. Just like you, I strive for an outstanding performance. You did a splendid job, and you haven't let anyone down."
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Cassidy Jones wrote this.
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