BLACKPINK Jennie’s Encounter With Renowned HYBE Idol Generates Mixed Responses

BLACKPINK’s Jennie is facing controversy over her recent interaction with HYBE’s KATSEYE idol Yoonchae.

Jennie gifted Yoonchae a pair of special red BEATS headphones made to match Jennie’s “Ruby” concept, complete with cute ribbon bows. Yoonchae shared a photo on Instagram, calling them the “Cutest headphone” and tagging Jennie.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie | © @jennierubyjane/Instagram

© @jennierubyjane/Instagram

© @yoonchae Instagram

The controversy started because of past tensions between BLACKPINK and KATSEYE. KATSEYE’s Sophia was accused of liking a video that was seen as “shading” BLACKPINK, which led to heavy hate comments against her.

“Popular Female Idol Hit With Malicious Hate Comments For Liking A Video ‘Shading’ BLACKPINK”
— Koreaboo Watch here

Some fans praised the friendly gesture between Jennie and Yoonchae, hoping it would calm the fanwars.

“The way they love BP and BP loves them back. Stop pitting women vs women losers ”
— Ashimari ˙ᵕ˙ Tweet

“Not them ending the fanwars with one story ”
— dani ⁶ Tweet

“Jennie pls take it back. Their fans are your haters”
— Divine Nzube Tweet

Others reminded fans of the past issues and responded with harsh comments toward the idol groups.

“Meanwhile Sofia liked a Hate post about Blackpink… While Blackpink are the kindest girls.”
— PNKNTIONLSM- Tweet

“Blinks started acting weird like they forgets the mess. We don’t forget that y’all bitches harassing Sophia”
— 𝐌𝐚𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐧⁷ Tweet

Sophia addressed the backlash publicly.

“HYBE Star Hit With Massive Backlash After Addressing ‘BLACKPINK Controversy’”
— Koreaboo Watch here

The feud between fandoms continues even as the idols try to show kindness to each other. Fans remain divided over these interactions.