BLACKPINK Jennie’s Comment on Idol Schedules Triggers Significant Backlash

BLACKPINK’s Jennie is facing backlash over a past comment linked to “lazy” performance accusations.

The controversy began when an X (formerly Twitter) account reshared Jennie’s old quote about her hectic schedule. She revealed she once went without sleep for four and a half days during promotions, music shows, and filming.

BLACKPINK’s JENNIE recently revealed that she once didn’t sleep 4.5 days while doing work.
“During promotion periods of music shows, filming music videos and having schedules one after another, i don’t get to sleep”
— EMPIRE (@EmpireIX), February 15, 2026

Jennie originally made the statement during a past appearance explaining her packed schedule.

@daehanskyler

Awwww 🥺😢😭 4 and half days without sleeping 🫢 gosh you worked so hard baby nini.. #JennieRubyJane #Jennie #JennieApartment404 #JennieKim #Oddatelier #OddAtelierbyJennie

♬ original sound – Daehan Skyler – Daehan Skyler

Soon after, netizens revived previous “lazy” performance claims against her. They accused her of lying about her lack of sleep and said she actually sleeps on stage instead of working hard.