Controversy Erupts Over Viral Video of Zico’s Demo for BLACKPINK Jennie’s Hit Song
BLACKPINK Jennie is facing backlash over her hit song “LIKE JENNIE” and its connection to Zico.
The controversy began when Zico shared a clip from July revealing his original demo guide for the song during a fan meeting.
Soon after, a TikTok video surfaced comparing Zico’s demo to Jennie’s studio recording, stirring heated reactions online.
무려 LIKE JENNIE 지코 가이드 공개!!!!!!!!#지코 #ZICO #우지호 #COMvenience pic.twitter.com/ZkOkfOWIAw
— ZICO² (지코스퀘어) (@Zico_Square) July 6, 2025
@jennie_bara Like jennie 데모 & 녹음실 비하인드 모음 #blackpink #jennie #jenniekim #블랙핑크 #제니 @JENNIE
Netizens quickly targeted Jennie, accusing her of not writing her own raps and bringing up Zico’s past issues.
Others jumped to Jennie’s defense, stressing it was just a demo video. They pointed out both Jennie and Zico are credited writers on the track and Jennie likely contributed in other ways.
The debate remains split, with fans and critics clashing over the real extent of Jennie’s involvement in “LIKE JENNIE.”
