Jessica Jung has sparked intense discussions among fans after performing in multiple shows Generation of girls songs during his solo concert in Malaysia, the first stop Reflections tours.
The three-act setlist included a reflective segment revisiting his early years as an idol. In a moment that surprised many, Jessica not only performed songs from her former band, but also shared a VCR montage documenting her journey, featuring clear, never-before-seen footage from her time in Generation of girls.
The clips included more Generation of girls members, without blurring or editing, a stark contrast to the past, when Jessica had been excluded from the group’s official images or content following her departure in 2014.
Although some netizens criticized the move, considering it inappropriate or tone-deaf given past tensionsmany others welcomed it. Fans have expressed gratitude that past barriers between Jessica and the group seem to be fading, noting the emotional weight of seeing those memories on screen.
Some have also speculated that the use of the group’s original footage may have been officially sanctioned by SM Entertainment, suggesting a possible reconciliation or loosened restrictions regarding Jessica’s use of the group’s content.
While responses remain mixed, Jessica’s performance undeniably reopened a chapter many thought was long closed — and reignited conversations about her legacy within K-pop’s most iconic girl group.
