BLACKPINK Jennie’s “Melon Music Awards” Performance Hit With Scathing Backlash
BLACKPINK’s Jennie took the stage at the Melon Music Awards with a solo performance that marked a major moment in her individual career.
While the appearance was praised by many Korean fans, the reaction overseas has been far more divided.
The BLACKPINK member delivered a set built around her recent solo releases, including “Seoul City,” “Like JENNIE,” and “Zen.” The stage was her first time performing solo at a major Korean year-end award show, drawing significant attention even before the event began.
Korean viewers largely praised her presence and the overall mood of the performance, focusing on her confidence and star power.
제니가 멜론뮤직어워드를 코첼라로 만들어버림 pic.twitter.com/fhX77uArT5
— 니니 (@jennie_rins) December 20, 2025
However, international netizens were much less impressed. Many criticised Jennie’s stamina and live delivery.
The way blinks talk about other group’s vocals you would think they stan beyonce vocal level when this girl can’t sing 2min song without being out of breath 😭 https://t.co/hfiCWnq1au
— ᎷᏗᏦᎥ (@Makiot7_) December 20, 2025
lipsyncing and loud backtrack but it's Korean, no one cares.. https://t.co/mxlM9ycdIm
— 𓆩✵𓆪 (@val3142829) December 20, 2025
The way she even had to lipsync the rap part, the whole song repeats the same lines, and in the only different verse, she doesn’t even sing it https://t.co/5taSfLKVmx
— hinata (@bluebvrriesss) December 20, 2025
Netizens seemingly felt that the performance lacked intensity, pointing out moments where her breathing appeared heavy early into the songs. Others questioned her vocal stability, arguing that the stage relied more on image than live execution.
backup dancers are doing all the jobs https://t.co/Fa229taNt5
— ً (@yoonstlz) December 20, 2025
just standing and already out of breath😭 https://t.co/FcBugVnTN0
— glindafied🦋 (@thearianapov) December 20, 2025
