BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Jisoo are facing backlash over a viral clip where they refused to sign autographs at their US hotel.
The video, taken during BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE show trip, shows fans waiting outside the hotel. As their car arrived, bodyguards pushed back someone asking for a signature. Jennie and Jisoo exited the car and went straight inside without signing.
The clip triggered mixed responses online.
Some netizens slammed the idols for ignoring the fans, saying it looked cold despite the small number of people.
“They could at least sign. Treat fans better.”
Others defended Jennie and Jisoo, pointing out the person requesting a signature appeared to be a reseller, known for selling idols’ signed goods, not a typical fan. Many praised the bodyguards’ firm protection, emphasizing it was the members’ private time after their performance.
“Bodyguards did their job well. It’s their private time, they don’t owe anyone.”
There’s been ongoing negativity targeted mostly at Jennie recently, fueling the backlash.
It’s common for people to wait for idols to sell signed items, but the situation here is stirring debate.
BLACKPINK and their team have yet to comment on the incident. Fans and critics continue monitoring the situation as reactions spread.
