Resurfaced Clip Of BLACKPINK’s Jennie Speaking About “Leading” Sparks Malicious Hate And Criticism

BLACKPINK‘s Jennie has been hit with malicious hate and criticism after a clip from a recent interview resurfaced.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram

Recently, Jennie has been hit with waves of criticism that have been going viral.

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Amid the discourse on her “lazy” performance skills, a clip from a recent interview has led to Jennie being criticized more. In the interview with Zane Lowe, Jennie was speaking about her trainee days, and the topic of leadership was alluding to her.

I know this so well. I know what to do, and I know how to do it. There was a side of me that tells me that all the time, back in the trainee days. I don’t think that necessarily made me think for everyone, ‘I need to lead,’ but because I was going on a clear path, it was easier to the rest of the girls to see maybe, where she’s taking…

— Jennie

How she thinks she is leading them when she can’t even move herself? https://t.co/WQEuJ3i7Ox pic.twitter.com/CcEt953AaV

— ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆ (@Pushingpwu) April 5, 2025

The short clip quickly sparked huge reactions, with many sending malicious hate and criticism towards Jennie.

I could understand if Lisa, Rosé, or Jisoo said this. They’ve each led the group in some ways. But Jennie? Not really https://t.co/lu0JlP20vw

— Love (@Love452276) April 5, 2025

This is what we call a narcissist personality and having delusions of grandeur.
Being the least talented. The most unprofessional and lazy. Always having the most privilege and yet acting like you're some president is hilarious 😂 https://t.co/gfvF6b4RMQ

— queenlalisa (@kingdomoflalisa) April 5, 2025

The yg favoritism really got to her head because imagine being this delusional about yourself https://t.co/KwYfPHs9Z0

— P_posts_for_Rosie_ ꫂ ၴႅၴ (@Blaze19620) April 5, 2025

She was a bully. Has a main character syndrome bcs of yg always favoring her, connection to her mom was rich and powerful in company. Others trainees didn't dare to argued with her. No wonder she didn't hesitate for being lazy on stage. https://t.co/Wy4H20XHqd

— ariel louis (@arielouis17) April 5, 2025

THE UNOFFICIAL LEADER OF BLACKPINK https://t.co/3E1JsXF9cI pic.twitter.com/Lb8erbwwiQ

— 𝙎𝙤𝙤𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙚 ★ (@amorsootage) April 6, 2025

Yet, amid the sudden hate train towards Jennie, netizens shared the full clip and defended the idol, explaining that it was taken out of context and that there seems to be a wave of unexpected and unwarranted criticism towards her for no reason. Many also pointed out that Jennie was someone who trained for a long time, so it was obvious she would be a mentor to the younger trainees.

why are people cutting the part where jennie says the other members like it that way and that at end they all complete each other. why is it so easy for people to create lies around jennie? pic.twitter.com/XPSTDtGkL7

— $ (@uzer0016) April 6, 2025

She was the longest trainee…obviously she helped the newer trainee to guide them… it’s a known fact. Not these people not knowing the history of black pink and trying to take things out of context https://t.co/CtILfDL2Yc pic.twitter.com/BVh9JolWTW

— pixie (@Grace_pixie2) April 6, 2025

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