On November 1 and 2, BLACKPINK held two sold-out shows at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, marking their return to the country in 2023. While the concerts were highly anticipated, a specific moment sparked an intense online debate about Jisoo’s solo stage.
On the first night, Jisoo performed Earthquake, wearing a corset-style tube top with flared leather pants and a sleek ponytail, an energetic, modest yet seductive look. However, his performance was met with unexpected criticism.
Despite her eye-catching outfit, the 1995-born singer was disappointed by what netizens described as a “stiff” and “clumsy” stage presence. A fancam uploaded to X (formerly Twitter) on November 2 titled “Is this considered a jump?” showed Jisoo looking awkward while attempting a jumping move. The video quickly went viral, amassing over 3.2 million views in a single day and sparking a storm of negative comments.
The criticism ranged from funny to harsh:
- “What kind of dance is this?”
- “That jump looked so awkward, I laughed.”
- “Hard to watch.”
- “He just has a beautiful face.”
- “I like Jisoo, but I don’t understand why she is part of BLACKPINK’s final lineup.”
- “Even as a BLINK, I can’t defend him.”
- “Does anyone agree that she is the weakest singer and performer in the industry?”
- “His only redeeming quality here is the suit.”
The video also gained traction on TikTok, where reactions echoed the criticism seen on X.
While Jisoo was criticized for her performance, co-star Lisa received unexpected praise not for her choreography, but for tweaking her clothing choices. Known for wearing revealing costumes and provocative moves on tour, Lisa toned things down significantly for the Jakarta shows. She appeared in more traditional leotards and skipped the signature double-over move in her Rockstar solo.
Netizens applauded Lisa for showing cultural sensitivity towards Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population in the world (over 87%).
“Lisa respected local values and was great without exaggerating,” read one comment.
As the Deadline tour continues, fans and critics alike are watching closely, especially when it comes to how the members of BLACKPINK handle both praise and negative reactions from the global stage.
Sources: K14
