Jennie di Blackpink found himself again in the center of the dispute, this time on his solo performance to Coachella 2025. While the outdoor theatrical stage lit on April 14 with his expected set of 45 minutes, the social media quickly turned into a battlefield of praise and criticisms.
Performance: impact but controversial
Marking his solo debut to Coachella shortly after the exit of his first album RUBYJennie performed 13 songs with completely re -elaborated arrangements. The stage design was minimalist, destined to improve the musical experience. However, his vocal performance has not completely satisfied the expectations of the public. From the opening song Filter TO MantraJennie appeared and skipped several vocal and rap lines, choices that made an online backlash.
Although the segment of the final rap saw it regaining the momentum and engaging in a more vigorous way with the crowd, the critics have accused her of making too much relying on the backtrack and even synchronization of the lips. In the culture of western performance, where live voices are kept in high regard, these criticisms can be particularly harmful.
Blackpink’s Lisa previously faced similar accusations of synchronization of the lips and Jennie is now facing the same storm. Netizen on platforms like X (previously Twitter) expressed disappointment, with some who ask that he would return home to “train more”. The topic became viral not only in the United States but in all of Asia, transforming Jennie into a lightning rod for the debate.
Double standard in the spotlight
Long -standing fans of Blackpink they are not foreign to the sentence, “It’s always Jennie’s fault.” From the debut, Jennie was both the most popular and the most scrutinized member of the group. With her refined image like the “It Girl” K-Pop quintessence, fans claim that public expectations for her are simply unrealistic.
Many supporters turned to social media to defend Jennie, underlining that his minimalist coachella set was an artistic choice and that other global stars such as Charli XCX use backtracks, but avoid a similar backlash. A viral post on thread summarized this feeling:
The fans praised Jennie relentlessly, even hit the tendency to number 1. But here, people launch each second. Because it is good for western artists to use backtracks, but don’t Jennie? The double standards are crazy.
Even during his performance, Jennie showed signs of physical tension, something that longtime fans know is not new. It was often noticed how to have the weakest resistance in BlackpinkA factor that probably influences its vocal coherence during high energy sets.
What is the next step for Jennie?
Despite the controversy, many agree that the performance of Coachella Di Jennie was solid as a whole, if not impeccable. With a story of being highly self -conscious and growing oriented, it is expected that it will reflect on this feedback and return stronger. His second appearance in Coachella is scheduled for April 21, giving it the perfect opportunity to silence the critics and recover the spotlight.
Jennie can be used for control, but the disparity in the way it is judged, especially compared to male idols and even its western counterparties, continues to highlight the worrying double standards in global entertainment. Whether the week 2 of Coachella brings redemption or more debates, one thing is certain: the world will look.
