BLACKPINK member Jennie became the center of an online debate after her bold fashion choices during her headline performance at the Mad Cool Festival in Madrid, Spain.
On July 9, Jennie took the stage as the first K-pop idol to headline the major music festival, delivering a nearly hour-long performance featuring songs from her solo era and several previously unreleased tracks. While many fans praised her stage presence and visuals, her outfit also sparked strong reactions online.
For the performance, Jennie wore several eye-catching looks, including a lilac and gold ensemble and a gold corset-style top paired with gold shorts and a chunky belt, Koreaboo reported.
The fashion choices quickly went viral, with fans celebrating her confidence and style. However, some online commenters criticized the amount of skin shown and made personal comments about her appearance. Some comments focused on her body rather than her performance, leading many fans to denounce what they described as unfair bodyshaming.
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Supporters defended Jennie’s right to choose her own stage outfits and argued that performers should be able to express themselves through fashion.
Many also praised his agency, ODD ATELIER, for creating a high-quality show despite being a smaller company than larger entertainment agencies.
The Madrid appearance came shortly after another performance at a major festival, where Jennie continued to build buzz for her upcoming music. On July 4, she headlined the final night of the Open’er Festival in Gdynia, Poland, performing a 17-song set that included three previously unreleased songs.
According to Billboard, during the Open’er Festival stage, Jennie performed songs such as “Lock It Down”, “Heaven” and “Less Than A Lover”. Before singing “Less Than A Lover,” he shared that the song was inspired by summer and expressed his excitement about releasing new music.
“It’s really special to share new music with so many people,” Jennie said. “I really look forward to sharing this new music with you soon.”
His recent festival performances have added to his growing solo successes. Jennie’s solo album “Ruby” achieved great success, while her collaborations with artists including Tame Impala and The Weeknd have expanded her global presence.
