BLACKPINK’s Jennie unexpectedly became a hot topic online, not for a dazzling moment on the red carpet, but for doing just the opposite.
After wrapping up her awards show and delivering a powerful closing performance at the Golden Disc Awards, Jennie quietly returned to South Korea early in the morning (January 11). To the surprise of many fans, she arrived at Incheon International Airport without attracting attention and completely succeeded “to blend in with the crowd”. It was only when fans replayed livestream footage of the airport afterwards that they realized Jennie had already passed through immigration and left the airport, almost completely unnoticed.
According to the most attentive fans, timing played a key role. A group of novice “monster” kids, CORTIS, arrived at the airport around the same time, attracting most of the cameras, reporters and fans to the opposite side of the terminal. Meanwhile, Jennie appeared in what netizens jokingly called “full civilian mode”, dressed in dark-toned clothing, wearing a mask and hat and moving quickly through the airport with no attendants or visible security nearby.
Once the footage surfaced, reactions poured in online. Fans laughed and commented: “Jennie dressing up as a passerby is too cute,” “Mission: integrate: success” AND “If idols don’t want attention, just schedule arrivals near CORTIS.” Others praised her as a “high level stealth master”, noting that as long as security keeps a certain distance, it’s surprisingly easy to disappear into a crowd.
However, the discussion also revived memories of a recent controversy that occurred during Jennie’s arrival in Taiwan on January 9. At the time, some netizens criticized her for appearing cold and reserved at the airport, pointing out that she did not say hello to the cameras and even covered her face with her coat after getting into the car. A small group went so far as to question whether his attitude was “disrespectful,” sparking a brief but heated debate online.
Many fans were quick to defend her. They explained that Jennie had entered via a VIP route but was still surrounded by crowds and cameras with long lenses filming at close range, which likely prompted her to shield her face. Others compared the footage of airports to Seoul, noting that Jennie has long preferred to stay hidden and move quickly in public spaces, regardless of location.
Supportive comments flooded social media, with fans saying: “She honestly doesn’t like to be disturbed,” “She’s introverted, but once on stage her charisma is insane” AND “The more famous she becomes, the more cautious she becomes.” Some even complained about the harsh exam, noting that his arrival in Incheon showed that he wasn’t looking for attention at all.
Sources: Yahoo News
