She was called to the job amid a global boycott.
BLACKPINK‘S Jenny he seemingly responded to the backlash he received for his recent Instagram send.
The singer was recently in Japan for a performance and posted some photos of her visiting a popular pizzeria in Osaka. Among the photos was one of a couple in which she was holding a cup of Coca-Cola.
The images have sparked harsh criticism online as the brand is currently facing a global boycott due to its involvement in ongoing human rights abuses in the Gaza Strip.
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Below are 4 key targets that we can realistically boycott until they stop being complicit in Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine.
COCA-COLA operates in Atarot, an illegal Israeli settlement built on stolen Palestinian land…. pic.twitter.com/2dx8zYWPTQ
— Friends of Al Aqsa (@FriendsofAlAqsa) November 2, 2023
Fans expressed their disappointment with Jennie’s post for showing the brand’s logo. Since he is a huge global star, any brand’s presence on his social media is usually interpreted as an endorsement, paid or not.
It seems the growing criticism has caught up with Jennie, as she removed the two photos in particular featuring the Coca-Cola cup from the post. Many fans noted that this would be the first time the idol has edited one of his posts Instagramalthough he has already received negative reactions on social media posts in the past.
Jennie just deleted her photo with the coke cup on Instagram❕ pic.twitter.com/bAEPPanw5n
— Lia (@zuzuisgirling) November 12, 2024
Jennie’s apparent response to criticism received an overall positive reaction from fans, although some wished she could be more outspoken about the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
I just came back to see the whole situation and I’m really happy that Jennie noticed and deleted the post because a lot of people didn’t. However, I hope he talks about it because he is an inspiration to millions of people, and this will push them to do better too.
— ᯓSage★˙ (@thegaymenacee) November 12, 2024
oh wow, that’s so cool that Jennie deleted the photo of herself with Coke!! I hope he can talk openly about his blinks going through genocide right now :// !!
— bernice☽ (@livbrinakook) November 13, 2024
Ultimately I’m happy that Jennie chose to delete the photos she published, it means she knows how to take responsibility and listens to us fans who were disappointed, I appreciate that about her 🤍
— rae ✦ (@jnkclubs) November 12, 2024
Many other idols have faced criticism for defying pro-Palestinian boycotts since last year, including BTS member V AND aespa. You can read more about pro-Palestinian advocacy among K-Pop fans here.
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