After the Vaping Scandal, Jennie Faces Criticism from Koreans for Not Being as Pretty as Her Lookalike, NingNing

Recently, Jennie has found herself in the midst of the gravest challenge of her 8-year-long career, following the revelation of her vaping in a private room. Despite acknowledging and apologizing for her actions, netizens continue to criticize the BLACKPINK rapper, accusing her of abusing her power and lacking sincerity.

Despite once being hailed as the “nation’s sweetheart,”Jennie has now become the target of much controversy in Korea. Various discussions and criticisms surrounding the idol have gained traction, including a post that sparked controversy for comparing Jennie’s appearance to that of her junior group member from aespa, Ningning.

jennie blackpink — Jennie loses significant popularity due to the vaping scandal.

Precisely, a debate was initiated by an individual on the internet with the title “Ningning’s Beauty Surpasses Jennie’s”. This topic garnered considerable interest among Korean online users, particularly because it revolves around the physical appearances of two of the most popular female idols currently. This is not the initial instance where Jennie and Ningning have been pitted against each other. The main vocalist of aespa is often dubbed as “mini Jennie”owing to their striking resemblances.

After the vaping scandal, Jennie is criticized by Koreans as “not as pretty as Ningning.”

On numerous occasions, it has been noted that Ningning’s fashion and beauty choices bear a striking resemblance to those of BLACKPINK’s rapper. Jennie, known as “Korea’s top it girl” and a source of inspiration for many young idols, has been praised as a role model. Ningning, being no exception, has even been referred to as “Jennie’s doppelganger”by the media. However, the current response from Korean netizens is quite different. The comment section of the post is filled with disparaging comments about Jennie.

shine — …with similar looks, Ningning is often called “Jennie’s lookalike.”

Here are some comments from Knet:

For a considerable amount of time, Ningning has consistently surpassed Jennie in terms of appearance.
Now, those who used to criticize Ningning are turning to her to criticize others.
Unfortunately, both are equally stunning.
Although Ningning is frequently referred to as Jennie’s doppelganger, she has now surpassed even that comparison.
Having a good personality can enhance one’s natural beauty.
Despite Jennie vaping, she remains more attractive than Ningning.
Isn’t Ningning very pretty? Jennie is just an idol who is both charming and good at styling, but her style has been terrible lately…
Despite the incident, Jennie’s beauty remains unchanged. The importance of image is undeniable.
Despite facing numerous scandals, Jennie remains shameless, which makes me dislike her even more.
Compared to Jennie, Ningning doesn’t have any scandals, which makes her naturally look better and more favorable.

Despite being embroiled in the vaping scandal, Jennie is facing a decline in popularity among the public. Subsequently, she is vulnerable to attacks on various platforms. Furthermore, her critics are using this opportunity to make spiteful remarks about her. The comparison of Jennie’s appearance to Ningning’s has sparked a heated rivalry between the two fan bases.

It is believed by BLACKPINK fans that this is a contentious and irrelevant subject that causes unnecessary conflicts. Both Jennie and Ningning have their own distinct charms and should not be pitted against each other, as one should not be praised at the expense of the other.