BLACKPINK’s Jennie apologized on July 9 for her incident involving indoor smoking. The apology has provoked a range of responses from Korean internet users, resulting in a surge of dissatisfaction and criticism.
Official Statement from OA Entertainment
Jennie‘s agency, OA Entertainment, posted an official statement on their channel. They continued, “We also apologize to the fans who felt disappointed and promise to respond with a more mature and better image in the future.”
Before an Italian fashion show rehearsal, on July 2, Jennie was observed smoking an electronic cigarette in a waiting area. Several people were uneasy because she was blowing smoke in the direction of the personnel.
As a result, a complaint was made via the National Sinmungo. Since then, a portion of the incident’s video has been removed.
Netizens Reaction
After Jennie apologized via her agency, Korean internet users left mixed comments on the story expressing their disappointment. Many questioned Jennie’s sincerity and chastised her for not making a public apology.
“I thought she was going to apologize herself, but the agency is apologizing on her behalf again. LOL Is she a noble or something?”
“Has she decided to ruin her image? She’s brazenly uploading indoor smoking in her vlog.”
“Jennie, you need to apologize personally. Not through your agency.”
“Her image is immediately ruined.”
“She was smoking in front of the makeup artist’s face.”
“I thought Jennie personally apologized but then… I read the article and it was her agency.”
“She should post an apology on Instagram…”
“Celebrities’ life is all about their image…but her image is ruined for me…”
“I don’t think she put much thought into this…”
Many fans and internet users are unhappy in Jennie and her conduct after the incident and her subsequent apology.
Most people agree that Jennie would have been more appropriate and heartfelt if she had offered a personal apology.