BLACKPINK Jennie’s Comments About “like JENNIE” Gain Attention Amid Criticism For Idols’ Challenges

BLACKPINK Jennie‘s words about “like JENNIE” have gained attention amid idols being criticized for the challenge.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram

When Jennie released “like JENNIE,” it became an instant hit and idols did their own challenges.

Yet, while netizens have loved seeing idols do the challenge, some have seen their favorite stars get hit with major criticism, including TXT‘s Yeonjun, who was defended by fans after scathing criticism for his version.

TXT Yeonjun’s Challenge For BLACKPINK Jennie’s “like JENNIE” Heavily Criticized — Idol Fiercely Defended

Following the hate, a big Jennie account on X brought back a clip from a past interview Jennie did for the album release and her comments regarding “like JENNI.”

In the interview, she explained that the song didn’t necessarily mean to be like her.

Jennie explained that her name could easily be replaced in “like JENNIE” to be the person’s name, adding, “I want this to be a confidence boost for people.”

She wanted fans to enjoy themselves, explaining, “That’s the message there. Love yourself and, you know, have fun in life.”

The tweet gained a lot of attention when it was posted.

We truly appreciate that many idols participated in “like JENNIE” dance challenge. However, we’ve noticed a lot of hate tweets directed at some idols who took part in the challenge that we’ve posted.

JENNIE herself literally said that she wants “like JENNIE” to be a CONFIDENCE… pic.twitter.com/3ZGEx65mN6

— jennie (@jenniepics) March 27, 2025

Netizens shared their reactions, with some explaining how dance challenges used to be fun but now see idols scrutinized, including a clip of Yeonjun sharing his thoughts on challenges. Others pointed out that the criticism idols get for challenges, especially this one, goes against everything Jennie wanted the song to represent.

this broke me https://t.co/vJiUggEvjY pic.twitter.com/oZP3giCRdZ

— amy (@letsgoty01) March 27, 2025

I was literally thinking this the other day, why are we seeing non dancers come for dancers for their dance style..? girl i wanna see you try and dance like that then..oh its not your job? Then dont fucking give opinions on something you dont know https://t.co/vZJcd40BKw pic.twitter.com/mGDDCgEBjA

— ALMOND CHOCO Dino ✨ ・ it/its 🎀 (@rohaberry) March 27, 2025

“Confidence, love yourself, have fun in life”. The way this is exactly what yeonjun wants to spread too. That’s it girl/it boy energy for me https://t.co/wJCmA80Ooy pic.twitter.com/gMQnZoNtIi

— htm (@htmn09) March 27, 2025

Never get why idols got hate for dance challenges ,like this is a tiktok it’s not that serious….like u are rotting on your bed wasting your time and writing irrelevant stuff about innocent people…get up and let me see u doing it https://t.co/imhff0tDZB

— april 🌊 (@hwa_cherryt) March 27, 2025

Imagine getting hate for a damn challenge?… Yeonjun is getting hate from twinks because*check notes* he was all hyped up and ate choreo up. https://t.co/BzNtZqu592

— Luza (@willstartawar) March 27, 2025

Nowadays many people think that they’re choreographer or something who have right to judging the idols dance and make the dance challenge as a competition 😮‍💨 https://t.co/KRcOsCeo4U

— Zzz (@zzzzyouzzz) March 27, 2025

You can read about more idols covering the dance below.

8 K-Pop Idols Who Slayed The “Like Jennie” Challenge

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