BLACKPINK Jennie is under fire for telling fans to stop filming during her group’s shows amid “lazy” performance allegations.
The controversy began during recent DEADLINE tour shows. Jennie told the crowd, “We’re seeing more phones than your faces,” which some interpreted as a way to stop fans from recording what critics call “lazy” performances.
A viral tweet accused Jennie of using the comment to hide her lack of effort on stage.
rim ✦ (@bratzzzmin)
"jennie tells fans to stop filming her group’s lazy performances in a newly shared video from their tour."
Critics slammed Jennie for expecting energetic fans when the performances allegedly don’t deliver.
mary (@maryon4croxx)
"demanding their audience to be energetic when she don’t gaf and always gives lazy performances to their fans is actually so pretentious lmao"
Other fans pointed out past moments when Jennie appeared unprepared or sleepy during performances.
☆☆ (@jmphre)
"notice how she was the only one saying that because she doesn’t want anyone recording her leaving the stage and sleeping mid performances"
Calls for Jennie to “give more effort” flooded social media.
Nah (@vivdotviv)
"If you don’t wanna be recorded being lazy then don’t be lazy?? Your fans pay good money to watch you perform at least give some effort and prepare in the same dance practice room "
Despite the backlash, some fans defended Jennie, saying she was encouraging the crowd to enjoy the moment instead of filming.
¹⁹⁹⁶ ¹¹⁰⁴ (@blackon__)
"Tfff she said to enjoy the moment"แดนนี่ (@dannyelon28)
"dawg, she’s telling people to put their phones down because yall are at a once in a lifetime concert before they probably disband again, enjoy the moment not stick your faces in a phone all the time lmao i’m so done"
Jennie has a history of “calling out” fans for excessive phone use, including during the 2022 BORN PINK tour.
The debate over her recent remarks and alleged stage laziness continues to rage online as DEADLINE shows proceed.
