Controversy Arises from BLACKPINK’s Jennie and NewJeans’ Recent Interaction

The recent 2NE1 concert in Seoul, South Korea, held on September 6th, created quite a buzz among fans, especially with the attendance of various K-biz celebrities. Notably, former couple G-Dragon and BLACKPINK’s Jennie were among the highlights of the night.

Yet, it was an unanticipated interaction that drew significant attention from netizens. Following the concert, discussions emerged about a backstage encounter between Jennie and the popular group NewJeans.

jennie-newjeans-1-910241 — Jennie was seen interacting with the NewJeans members at the 2NE1 concert

Images from the event reveal that Jennie came across NewJeans at a time when they are currently grappling with ongoing tensions with their agency, HYBE. Observers noted that members Hanni, Minji, and Danielle appeared to be enthusiastic about something Jennie displayed on her phone.

This unexpected interaction sparked a whirlwind of reactions among netizens. While many expressed delight over the surprising meeting between Jennie and NewJeans, numerous fans expressed their apprehensions about the backstage encounter.

A segment of Jennie’s followers feel that their idol should maintain distance from a group experiencing considerable public scrutiny. Some even voiced the desire for Jennie to steer clear from any further backstage images.

This caution stems from a desire to protect Jennie from any negative ramifications linked to NewJeans, amid the ongoing controversies. Conversely, there were fans who embraced the meeting, praising Jennie as a “networking queen” whose friendly demeanor led to such a “historic” encounter.

Below are some comments from netizens shared on Korean platform Instiz and X (formerly known as Twitter):

Pretty girls supporting pretty girls is always nice.
So adorable… I adore this combination.
Is Danielle really touching Jennie’s back? They look so close.
I just trust it’s a light-hearted interaction amidst all the drama.
Hope they don’t get too chummy.
Jennie should just adopt all of them.
Seems like NewJeans is well-liked in the industry despite their difficult company.

Sources: X, Instiz, K14

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