“The higher you climb, the stronger the wind,” – stunning rapper-vocalist and fashion icon of BLACKPINK, Jennie Kim, must again face multiple unexpected controversies. Rumors have been widely circulating about the recent statement of BLACKPINK Jennie on her vaping scandal in Italy, her new fandom name, and even an alleged dating relationship with a new boyfriend. So, what really happened to Jennie? Join us in an extensive discussion below.
BLACKPINK Rapper Vocalist and Fashion Icon Jennie Kim is Facing More Unexpected Controversies
With her impressive global power and various breakthroughs in the global entertainment industry, brilliant rapper-vocalist and fashion icon of BLACKPINK, Jennie Kim, is now facing more unexpected controversies amid her upcoming solo comeback.
Not only that, but the Kpop diva must also face massive backlash from not only Koreans but also international netizens for the recent statement she made in a magazine interview.
What REALLY Happened: New Fandom Name, New Boyfriend, and Statement on Vaping Scandal in Italy
So, what really happened to the multi-talented global diva? Here are all the latest controversies of BLACKPINK Jennie Kim, including criticism of a new fandom name, dating rumors with a new boyfriend, and the shocking statement she made on her recent vaping scandal in Italy.
Jennie’s New Fandom Name Controversy
Firstly, BLACKPINK Jennie has been facing multiple backlashes on an alleged new fandom name.
Previously, Jennie successfully formed a partnership with Columbia Records in preparation for the global release of her upcoming solo comeback. Along with this partnership, a new teaser and website emerged using the name RUBIES. This then escalated rumors that “RUBIES” will be the name of BLACKPINK Jennie official solo fandom.
🔗 https://t.co/K1eU3EKo1j#JENNIE #Rubies pic.twitter.com/hwEwZKsXYo
— OA (@oddatelier) September 18, 2024
While the name has been closely associated with Jennie’s global stage name, Jennie “Ruby” Jane, it has long been famous as the official fandom name of another Kpop soloist, Kwon Eun Bi. Therefore, BLACKPINK Jennie has been facing various criticism for taking Kwon Eun Bi’s fandom name as hers.
However, in a recent official statement, Jennie’s agency, OA, explained that “RUBIES” is not the official fandom name of BLACKPINK Jennie.
“It was just a way of referring to the fans on a news page that shares updates with them, not an official announcement of the fandom name.”
OA.
And yet, since “referring to fans” has long been associated with fandoms, the criticism still continues. For example, all this time, Jennie Kim’s group, BLACKPINK, has been calling their fans “BLINKs,” referring to the official fandom name, BLINK. Also, global megastar BTS has been calling its fans “ARMIES” as a reference to the official fandom name, “ARMY.”
As of today, no further explanation is available, but fans speculate that the company is planning to change the name.
Rumors of BLACKPINK Jennie Kim Dating Relationship with New Boyfriend
Next, Jennie Kim of BLACKPINK is also facing dating rumors with her alleged new boyfriend. And according to the circulated rumors, the new alleged boyfriend of BLACKPINK Jennie Kim is none other than BamBam of GOT7.
How did it happen? It all started when a photo circulated online showing Jennie and BamBam going to a restaurant together in Los Angeles. In the photo, BLACKPINK Jennie and GOT7 BamBam did go together with friends, but some netizens wondered if there was something more going on other than their close friendship. This is how GOT7 BamBam became the alleged new boyfriend of BLACKPINK Jennie Kim.
Immediately after BLACKPINK Jennie Kim faced the new boyfriend rumors, OA took action and explained that there was nothing between the two celebrities other than a close friendship.
“The dating rumors with BamBam aren’t true. They’re just friends who happened to meet up in the States and grabbed a meal together.”
Official Statement from Jennie’s side.
Jennie’s Shocking Statement on Recent Vaping Scandal in Italy
Finally, Jennie is also facing mixed reactions to the statement she recently made on her vaping scandal in Italy.
In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Jennie claimed that apologizing for the vaping scandal in Italy was something she must do due to the cultural demands.
“What can I do? If Korean people think it’s wrong, I’ve got to make up for it.
It’s like, I get why you guys are upset. It’s cultural, it’s history. It’s time. And I can’t go against time.”
BLACKPINK Jennie to Harper’s Bazaar.
This answer then received mixed reactions. Some fans applauded Jennie for her wise answers to the vaping scandal in Italy.
However, some addressed the issue, highlighting that Jennie apologized simply because of getting caught, not because she knew what she did was wrong (smoking indoors and blowing the smoke on someone else’s face).
So, what do you think about all the latest issues surrounding Jennie? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
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