BLACKPINK Jennie Draws Mixed Reactions For Partying Overseas – Why Is It Big Deal?

In various online communities, BLACKPINK Jennie is gaining divided opinions for her actions during Jacquemus show's after-party in Paris. What exactly did she do?

'Jendeukie': BLACKPINK Jennie Praised For Easygoing Personality

On December 21, BLACKPINK Jennie became a hot topic in various online communities and SNS after clips of her from the Jacquemus's after-party in Paris spead online.

The clips were taken on Dec. 14, wherein Jennie's free-spirited dancing and enjoying music with lots of people were shown. There, Jennie can be seen dancing on top of the podium. In another video, her voice can also be head as she was introducing herself.

Another clip showed her dancing with her arms up and smiling while hugging her acquaintance tightly. Jennie even shared smiles and kisses a person on the cheek, who is believed to be the French designer Simon Porte Jacquemus, the owner of the fashion label.

When the clips spread like wildfire, Jennie immediately took the internet by storm.

Jennie is the ambassador for various luxury brands. Because of her influence, she even earned the moniker "Human Chanel." Dubbed as "It Girl," Jennie is popular for her overflowing charisma, rap skills, singing, and dancing abilities on stage. 

However, people were surprised that the 26-year-old celebrity is no different from others of the same age as her. People the began praising her for this side of her - her free-spiritedness - that she rarely shows.

  • "Jennie is really easygoing."
  • "She's so charismatic even if she's just filmed."
  • "She looks free."

People also highlighted that, in contrast to her chic and sexy image, she's actually just "Jendeukie," an easygoing girl, who wears smiles and is friendly.

BLACKPINK Jennie Criticized For Actions During Jacquemus After-Party in Paris

Unfortunately, not everyone is pleased. Amid the praises she received, Jennie earned criticism for her actions during the party, and how "wild" she was partying overseas.

According to them, her outfits and gestures such as kissing a man on the cheek are concerning, given her popularity among all ages.

Although the clips were filmed seemingly without the idol's knowledge, they quickly circulated on numerous platforms. With this, people expressed concern to the younger generation who will see her footage partying.

Since Jennie is a role model to many people, including kids, some emphasize that her actions weren't "right."

  • "Seriously why would an idol do things like that? Her fans sure have it tough! You'll never see other female idols play like that because they know they'd get cursed."
  • "If other idols will do this, it will be a mess?"
  • "Aren't you embarrassed?"

What are your thoughts on this?

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK is currently on a world tour.

Starting with a performance in Seoul on October 15, the quartet is touring the U.S. and Europe, hosting the largest world tour in K-pop girl groups' history, "BORN PINK."

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Written by Eunice Dawson.

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