BABYMONSTER Ahyeon’s “Like JENNIE” Challenge Sparks Backlash Towards YG Entertainment

BLACKPINK‘s Jennie recently released her track “like JENNIE.”

BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram

It has become a hit for idols who have taken on the challenge.

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Yet, one idol’s challenge that wouldn’t have seen the light of day if it wasn’t for an interaction with a fan is BABYMONSTER‘s Ahyeon.

BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon | BABYMONSTER/Weverse

Even before their debut, Ahyeon gained a lot of attention for her resemblance to Jennie, and she wasn’t afraid of showing her respect and love to her senior. If many fans were surprised she didn’t do the “like JENNIE” challenge, it turns out she had, and it just wasn’t posted.

On April 9, Ahyeon had an adorable interaction with a fan. She showed a video on her phone of her doing the “like JENNIE” dance challenge, putting her fingers to her lips, showing it was a secret.

250409 like jennie🤫#AHYEON #아현#BABYMONSTER #베이비몬스터 pic.twitter.com/on2T5W31Zu

— 🧀 (@Starry411_) April 9, 2025

It angered netizens because they believed YG Entertainment was stopping Ahyeon from posting the video and that it showcased their real attitude towards Jennie and the freedom of BABYMONSTER.

i’m crying ahyeon really had to show the like jennie tiktok challenge on her phone at the airport cause yg aren’t letting them post it 😭 pic.twitter.com/9TqewG7SUC

— ｡❍ (@pinksbabymon) April 9, 2025

And you all really think those pre-debut videos weren’t uploaded by the company? Wanting YG to apologize when they just want to destroy their solo journey? https://t.co/CVVGNpn5N1

— LIKE•VENOM 🌹🎈 (@Venomkatsura) April 9, 2025

NO FUCKING WAY I KNEW THEY HAD IT IN THE DRAFTS

— JayJay 💫 (@JayBlinkMoa) April 9, 2025

Yg just hates seeing his artists interact with HIS OWN ARTISTS https://t.co/WiXgPOXHl5

— Asuna 🐻 is not seeing blackpink….. (@likepinkss) April 9, 2025

Fuck you bitch, that challenge better be made public on the group’s official tiktok, we’re sick of your fucking restrictions with girls @ygent_official https://t.co/Ph7T1tVIYD

— 𝐿𝓊ッ (@lu_baemonster) April 9, 2025

YG always bitter to Jennie bcs she leave them…the way Jennie constanlly support her junior (honbae)…everytime she has somentung Good she Will always send them for free…like gentle monster collection, etc https://t.co/xBnTsURiGP

— pretty girl (LOCKDOWN ERA) (@cruellycutte) April 9, 2025

Netizens have always loved seeing idols interact or watching challenges, but netizens believe YG Entertainment has stopped that from happening with Ahyeon.