Korean netizens are not staying quiet about accusations of criticizing BLACKPINK’s Jennie. They have taken to social media to respond to claims made by international internet fans, who affirm that they have negatively talked about Jennie after her appearance at the 2026 Golden Disc Awards on January 10, 2026.
The controversy began when a social media user posted that Koreans were calling Jennie arrogant and unimpressive at the music event. This happened after a video of the BLACKPINK member started circulating online, in which she was seemingly tired and sleepy after performing. The message spread quickly and gained more than six million views, leading many to believe that Korean audiences were upset.
🚨 K-netizens mock Jennie after she acts very full of herself and pretends to be tired after her lame, stiff, mid & boring performance at GDA 2026 pic.twitter.com/zoUyNQnc39
— KpopInsider (@kpop___insider) January 10, 2026
However, the post soon drew serious objections from Korean users. They explained that the negative reactions described online did not exist in major Korean communities. These users criticized some international fans and stated that the supposed backlash was completely invented. Many Koreans questioned why people outside the country repeatedly claim to speak on behalf of Korean fans without actual evidence.
“What’s so evil about this account is that they all start with “Korean netizens blah blah” and create a narrative that hates on Jennie or BP. Koerns absolutely loves Jennie’s performance and her ideas. You guys are the ones f*cking covering your ears and eyes just to curse at Jennie. Why are you bringing Koreans into this, you f*cker?”
이 계정이 ㅈㄴ 개악질인게 모든 트윗이 다 “한국인들의 반응에 따르면-“ 으로 시작해서 제니나 블핑 욕 플로우를 개크게 만들음 정작 한국인들은 제니 무대며 아이디어며 다 극찬하고 있는데,,니네가 ㅅㅂ 눈귀막귀 하고 제니 욕하는 걸 왜 한국인으로 엮어 ㅅㅂ새끼들아 https://t.co/vrLQQZ97Vl pic.twitter.com/UTqoQoUvZS
— 부우 (@1924j109Iiiiiii) January 12, 2026
South Korean Jennie fans also pointed out that she is widely respected in Korea and is known as a national star. They expressed frustration that many international users make up criticism to justify arguments and promote hate against KPop artists.
Some foreign fans weaponize Korean netizens just to hate on idols they don’t like.
The truth is, most Koreans like Jennie.
Stop hiding behind Koreans
you’re just a racist, misogynistic. asshole🤮 https://t.co/8FlprPLMmV— 리리🤎 (@riiliioff) January 12, 2026
