BLACKPINK Jennie’s “Lollapalooza” Announcement Stirs Up Major Criticism And Ridicule

“Who’s going to sing and dance?”

BLACKPINK‘s Jennie has been hit with scathing criticism after her Lollapalooza announcement.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram

Recently, Lollapalooza announced their star-studded lineup for their upcoming festival, and it included some huge K-Pop names, including Jennie, CORTIS, aespa, and i-dle.

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Yet, while many fans were excited, Jennie also received a wave of criticism, with many referring to past performance controversies, believing she is going to be carried by a backing track and her dancers, or some saying she can only do festivals because she can’t sell out or do a personal tour. Many started mocking Jennie for her ability and the impact her performance and skills would have on such a grand stage.

Who’s gonna sing or dance? https://t.co/8ZfBdASvCX

— KpopInsider (@KpopInside4rdi) March 17, 2026

+99 back up dancers n loud backtrack can only save her.. https://t.co/TAW00B8GDu

— Katy 🫧 (@Cherry0blossom4) March 17, 2026

They're becoming an exclusive one-hour festival performer because they can’t even sell a tour or stand on stage longer than that https://t.co/WUtPws01mU

— Yoong⟬⟭na⊙⊝⊜🎀🐱⁷ (@Yoonginapuppy2) March 17, 2026

Can I ask who is gonna sing and dance? https://t.co/xDQvTLN9wd pic.twitter.com/SMQMMYBoFo

— linearis. (@LeeJieuuu) March 17, 2026

All this hype just for her to be getting done by her backup dancers. https://t.co/m85KoTBIC2

— Neo (@Neolikes) March 17, 2026

The Lollapalooza staff watching her leave the stage mid set to go vape for the 5th time of the night https://t.co/b8mxOVuLqv pic.twitter.com/Ja1Khl3YBx

— Dude (@Dude1235457) March 17, 2026

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