Have you ever felt that disappointment knowing that you will never perceive your beloved idol the same again? All the perfect image of them in your mind has totally ruined. Indeed, that’s probably what’s circulating among the global fans of BLACKPINK Jennie Kim after her vaping video went viral. After all, even after she apologized, the controversy continued massively. You still cannot believe it? Join us in a brief discussion on the BLACKPINK Jennie vaping video controversy below.
The Controversy Behind BLACKPINK Jennie Kim Vaping Video Continues!
The global entertainment community was in a huge frenzy after a video of BLACKPINK Jennie Kim vaping circulated yesterday.
And no, it was not because she was smoking or vaping. Instead, it was more about the fact that she did it indoors. And worse, she breathes out the smoke in front of all the crew and stylists who were doing her makeup and hair.
Smoking indoors has always been illegal both in South Korea and many countries around the world. When the vaping video was taken, BLACKPINK Jennie Kim had been in Capri, Italy. And the law also strictly bans indoor smoking/vaping, let alone doing it exactly in front of the staff.
After the vaping video went viral on social media, the agency of BLACKPINK Jennie Kim, OA, issued an official statement.
Fans Criticized BLACKPINK Jennie Kim, Officially Reported Her to the Korean Embassy in Italy
And yet, even after Jennie apologized through her agency, the controversy still massively continues.
Fans could not believe that Jennie was capable of doing such a nonsensical act, especially as a public figure. The fact that she was vaping indoors—and worse, right in front of her staff—was an unfathomable act from Jennie. Not only that, fans also criticized how only her agency made the apology, not her.
- “Smoking right in front of someone? Really?”
- “But honestly, it’s kind of funny. LOL. It’s not just about smoking; it’s the whole celebrity thing. Social skills? They seem to live in a totally different world from us regular folks. It feels like we’ll never get each other.”
- “Regret? Yeah, right… it must be so embarrassing, LOL. Now I know exactly what kind of person she is.”
- “The fact that she only apologized to the staff after it became a controversy… I’m really disappointed in Jennie because of this.”
- “Wow… seeing stuff like this totally ruins it for me. I can’t see her the same way as before.”
- “Their standards are so low.”
- “The image I had of her is completely shattered. I’m shocked.”
Not only that, but a fan had even reported BLACKPINK Jennie Kim and her vaping indoor video to the Korean embassy in Italy. Along with the report, Korean media outlets also provided screenshots of the evidence from the report.
“I submitted a request for an investigation to the Korean Embassy in Italy through the national petition website.
I strongly urge a thorough look into Jennie’s indoor smoking incident and for strict action to be taken.”
Official petition to the Korean Embassy in Italy.
The Controversy on Jennie’s Vaping Video Continues
Finally, the controversy continues with more emerging criticisms that the general public has been too “lenient” towards Jennie. A post on X went viral, questioning how Jennie could easily escape some issues that would become even more massive when done by other artists.
On the other hand, questions started emerging on how the vaping video could possibly appear in the official channel of BLACKPINK Jennie Kim. A Korean media specifically discussed how her agency mishandled the situation, especially knowing that Jennie is now a global superstar.
“The fact that her smoking controversy was triggered by her own management is definitely concerning.
It’s surprising that a globally watched channel would include footage of her smoking indoors, making audiences do a double-take.”
Korean media Wikitree.
As of today, Oddatelier has deleted the original vaping video of BLACKPINK Jennie Kim from the YouTube channel. And yet, the controversy still massively continues on social media.
Finally, what do you think about this scandal? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments.
Source: iMBC, TheQoo, MyDaily, TheQoo(2), Wikitree.
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I can't believe JENNIE did that.
Not the smoking, not the vaping, but doing it in front of someone's FACE? SERIOUSLY??
Just how bad did you want to smoke that you had to do it inside a room, with all your precious stylists so close??
This is really disappointing.
You guys are exaggerating!
Yeah, live your blissful ignorant delusional life!
You just can't understand.
She's an adult. She can smoke. She can vape. She can do whatever she likes.
But please don't be someone else's cause of death. Have you heard of how dangerous these poison for passive smokers?