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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What is the 'Lazy Jennie' trend? BLACKPINK star's 'just standing and not dancing' move goes viral on social media
With its DEADLINE tour, BLACKPINK made a spectacular comeback to the American stage. Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa had sold-out performances and enthralling individual appearances, which brought the group back into the public eye. However, fame comes with constant scrutiny, and Jennie appears to be surrounded by controversy at every turn. Everything Jennie does is scrutinized, from her clothes to the people she's seen with and how she moves on stage. So when she unexpectedly stopped dancing in the middle of a group routine, the internet was quick to catch on. The moment brought back the dreaded label "Lazy Jennie" and it now turned into a viral meme. What is "Lazy Jennie"? The phrase is used to describe the long-standing critique of Jennie Kim, which claims that she lacks effort or vitality when performing live, especially when performing in a group. The allegations initially gained traction after her Coachella solo performance and reappeared during the BORN PINK World Tour, when several fans noted that her movements seemed notably less dynamic than those of her other bandmates. 'JOJO, HAVE YOU LEARNED NOTHING?!' In earlier interviews, Jennie has responded to the criticism by saying she has learnt to put her health first. She acknowledged that her early training had not adequately prepared her for the physical demands of constant traveling, particularly with regard to injury and stamina management. She also disclosed that she frequently has severe discomfort when performing in heels, which has affected her capacity to regularly give intense performances. However, many have noted a striking contrast: she seems to be much less energetic when performing in a group setting, yet her energy levels tend to rise during solo performances. Fans have stressed that they don't need Jennie to always give her all; all they want is for her to seem more involved, especially during group stages. The rise of the "Lazy Jennie" trend The criticism has now escalated into a viral phenomenon. People are making parodies on social media, particularly on TikTok, by dividing themselves into four characters and dancing to the new song by BLACKPINK, Jump. Similar to Jennie's notorious moment, one "member" in these vidoes just stops dancing in the middle of the performance. Some of the captions are brutally direct. One user wrote, "You spend a bunch of money to see BLACKPINK and Jennie is putting in 5%." Another simply posted, "POV: You're Jennie at a concert," alongside a clip of someone standing still while music blares in the background. JENNIE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE FAMOUS This has 2.4M views on tiktok, lmao. The allegations of being lazy will never disappear for her😭 I'M CRYING😭😭 It keeps getting funnier 😭😭 Whether it's harsh criticism, dark humour, or just a viral parody, one thing is clear - the "Lazy Jennie" discourse isn't going away anytime soon. More about BLACKPINK's DEADLINE tour BLACKPINK's tour, which spans 16 cities, began in South Korea and has already made waves in the United States. The group is currently in Canada, set to perform at Rogers Stadium in Toronto on July 22 and 23. From there, they'll head back to the U.S. before continuing on to France and other international destinations. The tour will wrap up in Hong Kong on January 24. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lazy Jennie is back? BLACKPINK star stops dancing mid-performance during high-priced tour; fans call it a repeat of past concerts
BLACKPINK made a grand return to the U.S. stage with their DEADLINE tour, opening with two sold-out nights at LA's SoFi Stadium. Over 100,000 fans gathered to witness the four-member powerhouse - Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa - deliver high-energy group stages and captivating solo performances, reigniting the group's global spotlight. However, the excitement was quickly met with criticism. Fans have voiced growing concerns over the tour's steep ticket prices, with many calling them "unreachable." Complaints about overpriced concerts have followed BLACKPINK in the past, and this tour seems no different. Adding fuel to the fire, YG Entertainment is under pressure for giving fans just a single reunion song instead of the full album many had hoped for. The company's handling of the group's comeback has left a section of the fandom feeling shortchanged. To top it all off, the infamous "Lazy Jennie" discourse has made its return. A viral clip showing Jennie pausing mid-performance has sparked déjà vu among longtime fans, drawing comparisons to past tour controversies. 'Lazy Jennie' makes a return Jennie has long been targeted for her so-called "lazy dancing" - criticism that followed her throughout her career and during BLACKPINK's BORN PINK world tour. Now, the accusations have resurfaced once again. During one of the DEADLINE tour performances in LA, Jennie was seen stopping mid-dance while the other three members continued. A video capturing the moment even shows Rosé appearing to ask her if something was wrong. Jennie takes rest on stage amidst her performance. The clip quickly went viral, reaching beyond the K-pop fandom, with many online users questioning how fans are paying premium prices for what they've described as "mid-performances." 'JOJO, HAVE YOU LEARNED NOTHING?!' The concept of being over a decade into the music industry and still unable to perform on stage, so you resort to acting cool and actually wild. ok but on a serious note.. how did she even debut? It's honestly embarrassing to call yourself an idol when you can't deliver a single ounce of energy on stage. like, stage presence is the bare minimum if you can't handle that, what are you doing here? BLINKs, however, were quick to defend Jennie. They claimed she was simply staying professional while fixing her in-ear monitor, which had come loose during the song. Supportive fans even shared footage showing Jennie adjusting the wire. Jennie fixing her monitor on stage* She was clearly having issues with her in-ear monitor and paused briefly to fix it. It's laughable how people try to dramatize it when she absolutely crushed her performances last jennie was obviously fixing her IEMs and that wasn't even the first time she had issues with her IEMs. yall just be hating on anything when she clearly devoured every stages last night and got every attendees hyped 😭 leave her alone. god forbid jennie paused to fix her mic she was signaling to the staff and even when she nodded you can barely hear her still and she kept adjusting it throughout the set yet she still managed to sing loud and clear Still, the incident sparked debate. Some questioned why such issues seem to happen repeatedly with Jennie. During the group's South Korea leg, a similar moment stirred controversy when her shoelace came undone mid-show - an incident that spiraled into backlash after she was accused of being rude to a staff member helping her. using the excuse of "her IEM wasn't working" for the lack of stage presence and laziness. yeah, pack it up. This is what having trouble with an IEM actually looks like and how to professionally handle it. 🤷♀️ Jihyo was fixing her mic while performing, and her dance was still perfectly in sync that's the difference between a truly passionate artist and a lazy fool blinks excuses used to be believable 💔Wdym your fave has been in the industry for 10 years and still can't be professional and just stop dancing (to a very easy choreography too) and you call her a professional?Other idols continue dancing why can't her? About DEADLINE World Tour BLACKPINK released their new single JUMP on July 11, which quickly dominated iTunes charts in over 60 regions and soared to the top of YouTube's global trending list. As part of their DEADLINE tour, the group will next perform at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 18. Spanning 16 stops, the tour had kicked off in South Korea and entered the USA, and will proceed to Canada and more, It will wrap up in Hong Kong on January 24. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
