BLACKPINK Jennie Criticized for 'Weight Gain' at Paris Fashion Week + BLINKs Defend Idol

Following her appearance at Paris Fashion Week, BLACKPINK Jennie became the victim of fat-shaming in Korean forums. Soon, BLINKs rose up to defend the idol.

Keep on reading to learn more about the situation.

BLACKPINK Jennie Criticized for 'Weight Gain' at Paris Fashion Week

On March 5, 2024, BLACKPINK Jennie was seen attending Chanel's Fall-Winter 2024/24 Ready-to-Wear show for Paris Fashion Week.

For the event, Jennie was styled in head-to-toe Chanel. She wore a ballet-inspired short tulle black dress from the brand's "The Button" Spring-Summer 2024 Haute Couture collection. Jennie paired the look with thigh-high black boots and a glove on her right hand. She is decked out in gold and silver jewelry.

In some photos, Jennie is seen layering a black jacket over the dress.

Following her appearance at the show, K-netizens took to social media and community forums to discuss the idol's recent visuals. While many loved her stylizing, internet users couldn't help but point out her weight.

K-netizens criticized the female idol for gaining weight, with people commenting that she gained several pounds in a short amount of time. They urged the idol to watch her figure and to go back to her previous weight.

Some comments read:

• "Eating less won't cause you to be hospitalized. It's irresponsible to gain weight with your line of work."
• "Contact Jisoo and hit the gym together."
• "Look at Rosé and Lisa. They both are very good at maintaining their weight."
• "She probably has a habit of eating a lot when under pressure. But is it even possible to gain that much weight so quickly in a short period of time?"

BLINKs Defend BLACKPINK Jennie Amid Fat-Shaming Comments

However, BLINKs defended Jennie. They stated that there is nothing wrong with gaining a bit of weight. They also pointed out that if Jennie was bothered by her weight gain, then she could easily lose the pounds with some diet and exercise.

Others pointed out that they did not even notice she gained weight, shaking their heads at the overly critical nature of Korean netizens.

The negative comments Jennie received highlight the K-pop idol industry's toxic standards. Idols are forced to maintain a perfect image for the sake of their mental and physical health. With this in mind, many are actually happy that Jennie is gaining weight and focusing on herself.

Some comments read:

• "What's wrong with gaining weight? She can also lose it again."
• "I'm a man, but I hate how we always praise skinny girls for dieting. Everyone is different, and some people gain weight more easily than others. Don't try to change others."
• "Where exactly is she gaining weight?"
• "As a fan, I am happy to see Jennie gain weight. Let's not be toxic."
• "Is this considered fat? What is happening in the world?"

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Written by Alexa Lewis