BLACKPINK is facing backlash after the animator of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters mentioned the group, sparking anger among fans.
The controversy began when the show’s director revealed that the intro stage for the character HUNTR/X was inspired by BLACKPINK’s iconic Coachella performance. This sparked claims the creators were using the group for clout.
Many netizens hit back hard, criticizing the inconsistent narrative. The show has previously shaded BLACKPINK members but then credits them as inspiration.
Twitter fans reacted:
“one time you shade bp and one time you use them for clout
leave bp alone” — (@baejeanies)
“why are the producers for this movie so obsessed with blackpink? some of them admit blackpink was a huge inspiration then others come online and try to act shady? ” — pinksviral (@pinksviral)
“k-pop demon hunter directors, please stick to a narrative or just stop mentioning blackpink in general. yall have been so weird and shady towards blackpink before but now you want to give credit like tf” — ︎ (@p1nks4vage)
“When are we going to be free from them? Stop mentioning bp, wdc” — (@Snow_flow_rose)
“We don’t care, just stop bringing Blackpink into the conversation” — ً (@ibratzlly)
The director’s direct mention of Jennie also fueled backlash, with fans accusing the production of exploiting BLACKPINK for attention.
KPop Demon Hunters rides global success, but the ongoing drama over BLACKPINK references is turning heads and stirring controversy among fans worldwide.
