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

TXT‘s Yeonjun has been defended from major criticism after his cover of BLACKPINK Jennie‘s song.

TXT’s Yeonjun | @yawnzzn/Instagram

BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram

Jennie released her song “like JENNIE,” and the choreography of the track instantly became a hot topic.

It became a popular challenge among idols who all had a shot at the stylish and impactful choreography.

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After a lot of requests, Yeonjun finally posted his version whilst on tour in Europe.

The cover was posted by a popular Jennie fan page on X.

TXT’s YEONJUN joined the “like JENNIE” dance challenge! pic.twitter.com/cnLOo3R1ge

— jennie (@jenniepics) March 26, 2025

When the tweet was shared, many netizens criticized Yeonjun’s video and his dancing style.

this might be the worst one yet 💝 congrats and never do it again. the way he butchered it 😭 breathe twink breathe https://t.co/4waOegqna7

— ◇ (@streetlightsdy) March 26, 2025

calm the fuck down u can dance fluidly without unnecessary thrusts no one is snatching ur masculinity https://t.co/fyicK6SIdt

— rio (@velvetspinks) March 26, 2025

he always doing too much no shade https://t.co/MgVB8IlAFI

— ؘ (@jensoosflop) March 26, 2025

It has to be said but male idols do it in a mocking absurdity. https://t.co/zfh4uftdm2

— DANY IS ALIVE (@burankitaito) March 26, 2025

Yet, netizens quickly defended Yeonjun by explaining that the idol was following the original version danced by the main choreographer Vata and while it wasn’t how Jennie did it, it mimicked the professional dancers. Many couldn’t stop praising Yeonjun’s skills.

yeonjun and vata the main choreographer of like jennie dance comparison 😁 show them how it's done my jjunnie king!! pic.twitter.com/8ZkPHK2oMp

— ze (@snoozzn) March 26, 2025

and before anyone speaks, he did it accurately so kindly stfu 😁pic.twitter.com/BM0Q4zH9vD https://t.co/1i5dFTh8PY

— Rain ^ 𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧 (@oongnyangzzn) March 26, 2025

before y’all open your stinky mouth he literally did the same as the ogpic.twitter.com/HQSjjoxeXa https://t.co/gAucbv68xO

— Beny 🎸 Panic 🌼 (@danjjakkyu) March 26, 2025

im just gonna leave this here before anyone starts saying shit https://t.co/POwp7yMWmR pic.twitter.com/ZtuhYHjkbx

— page.ashu 🤍 PANIC 03.27 (@bamkyuuuu) March 26, 2025

THIS IS SO SERIOUS FOR HIM. RESPECT https://t.co/BwQYUdpob0

— JNN RBY JN ♥️ (@einneJTea1717) March 26, 2025

Netizens have defended Yeonjun against criticism they believe is unfair.