BLACKPINK’s Jennie Criticized for Unfamiliar Appearance in “Ahjumma” Fashion Week Outfit
BLACKPINK’s Jennie is facing backlash after her appearance at the Moncler Fall/Winter 2026 fashion show on February 1.
The controversy began as fans and netizens reacted to her outfit and styling. Jennie wore a denim jumpsuit with a high-neck inner top and heavy winter boots, matching Moncler’s cold-weather theme. But many said the look came off too heavy and dull, not the sharp or modern vibe expected.
Her hair and makeup took even more heat. Comments flooded Korean online communities calling her makeup outdated and muted, comparing her look to an “ahjumma” style. Some didn’t even recognize it was Jennie at first.
“She seriously looks like a Korean-American ajumma.”
“I honestly didn’t even recognize her as Jennie.”
“Today’s styling feels kind of stuffy and heavy.”
“What did they do to her hair…”
“It feels like an old overseas Asian makeup style. It looks tacky.”
“Is that really Jennie???”
Despite the heavy criticism, Jennie stays a major figure in both K-pop and fashion. This incident shows how quickly opinions can turn when a look misses the mark.
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Source: TheQoo