Jennie’s choreography in Earthquake sparked "lazy dancing" accusations, but fans argue she mirrored backup dancers. Lisa’s ultra-short concert shorts divided fans, with some praising her confidence and others calling it too revealing. BLACKPINK’s Spotify and Apple Music were hacked, causing JUMP to lose streams and credits to be fraudulently changed.
BLACKPINK set Citi Field in New York ablaze on July 26th, delivering an electrifying performance that had BLINKs buzzing—but not all the chatter was about the music. The concert, part of their ongoing DEADLINE tour, became a hotbed of controversy as Jennie’s dance moves, Lisa’s stage outfit, and a shocking hacking incident stole the spotlight.
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During their performance of Jisoo’s solo track Earthquake, fans noticed Jennie wasn’t following the choreography as closely as her members. While Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé executed the signature hand gestures flawlessly, Jennie’s movements seemed more subdued, sparking debates online. Some netizens accused her of “lazy dancing,” a criticism she’s faced before.
“jennie lazy jane 😍,” said netizen.
“hot take: jennie is actually such a lazy b*tch who is r*cist and ignorant 😅❤️(but yall arent ready for that conversation),” another replied
“the only thing jennie did was be lazy on stage,” said haters.
However, BLINKs quickly came to her defense, arguing that Jennie was actually mirroring the male backup dancers’ routine—a deliberate artistic choice rather than a lack of effort.
“‘Jennie’s l@zy’ ‘Jennie’s doing it wrong’ so she’s doing the backup dancer choreo,” said fans.
“jennie was doing the same choreo as the male backup dancers, and she did it right,” defend BLINKS.
Jennie’s stage presence has always been polarizing, but her recent comments at the concert added fuel to the fire. She playfully remarked, “We’re seeing more phones than your faces,” seemingly urging fans to enjoy the moment instead of recording.
While some saw this as a fair request, critics twisted her words, claiming she was trying to hide her “lazy” performances from being filmed. The backlash was swift, with detractors arguing that fans wouldn’t need to rely on recordings if the performances were consistently high-energy.
“jennie tells fans to stop filming her group’s lazy performances in a newly shared video from their tour.”
“It translates to: I’m far to lazy to even dance so dont be recording and outing me 😩😩.”
Yet, many supporters countered that Jennie’s intention was pure—she simply wanted a genuine connection with the audience.
Lisa’s Bold Fashion Choice Divides Fans
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Meanwhile, Lisa’s outfit became another major talking point. During the Chicago leg of the tour, photos of her in ultra-short shorts went viral, with fans split over whether the look was stylishly daring or uncomfortably revealing. Compared to her bandmates’ more covered-up ensembles, Lisa’s choice stood out—literally.
She later shared a backstage snap of the outfit, confidently owning the look, but the debate raged on. Korean netizens were particularly divided, with comments ranging from “Protect our Lisa!” to “Isn’t that too short?” Ironically, the discussion overshadowed another controversy: BLACKPINK’s plea for fans to put their phones down during concerts.
BLACKPINK’s Spotify and Apple Music Hacked—Streams Sabotaged
If the performance and fashion debates weren’t enough, BLACKPINK faced an even bigger crisis: their music accounts were hacked. In a coordinated attack, their Spotify profile picture was replaced with an image of KISS OF LIFE, a group previously embroiled in controversy. Even worse, their hit JUMP—which was dominating Spotify Korea’s charts—had its credits altered to fake artists “Blocky” and “Neriim,” causing the song to lose over a million streams and drop in rankings.
The sabotage didn’t stop there. Apple Music users reported tracks playing in fast-forward, and Shazam displayed incorrect artist info. The timing couldn’t have been worse—despite JUMP’s global success with minimal promotion, these attacks dealt a serious blow. Fans are furious, demanding answers from YG Entertainment, which has yet to address the issue.
“.@BLACKPINK makes history as the FIRST ARTIST to be hacked on multiple platforms such as Spotify, Shazam, Instagram, and Apple Music. CONGRATULATIONS BLACKPINK.”
“Whoever is hacking BLACKPINK’s streaming accounts needs to stop. This is becoming beyond pathetic.”
From stage controversies to digital sabotage, BLACKPINK’s tour continues to be a rollercoaster. Whether it’s Jennie’s dance style, Lisa’s fearless fashion, or the alarming hacking incidents, one thing’s clear: the world can’t stop talking about BLACKPINK.
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