Netizens did not hold back.
Koreaboo
4 minutes ago
BLACKPINK‘s Jennie is no stranger to the spotlight, and with it comes both admiration and criticism.
The BLACKPINK star was recently spotted in New York City, with many assuming she’s in town ahead of the 2026 Met Gala. Often branded a fashion icon among K-Pop stars, it was no surprise that many immediately looked to see what she was wearing.
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Getty photographers caught her coming and going from her hotel in a casual outfit: light, baggy jeans, a blue “Superman” sweater, and a backward cap.
JENNIE in New York City. pic.twitter.com/wPV8E6jllh
— 21 (@21metgala) May 3, 2026
Fans of the BLACKPINK star loved the look, but many netizens did not.
JENNIE seen in Tribeca, New York City pic.twitter.com/IsmtPzFJbs
— jennie pics (@jenniepics) May 4, 2026
A wave of harsh reactions spread online, with some going far beyond mere dislike of the outfit. Comments ranged from calling her a “fashion disaster” to directly attacking her appearance, her face, her body, and even her legs.
This woman must have done something really bad in a past life to, on some random day in 2026, end up looking like an unattractive man who skips leg day and dresses badly. https://t.co/HyukOggo4f
— Heidi (@borahaestarrr) May 4, 2026
Double chin, no eyebrows, and those ugly pants that make her look even shorter. Good for her she covered her eyes with sunglasses, she is a disaster without makeup and good stylist https://t.co/lOK6SmDrYC
— elle⁷ (@_goldenelle_) May 4, 2026
Why is she looking 45 yrs old 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
— 𝓟𝓾𝓻𝓹𝓵𝓮 𝓫𝓮𝓪𝓻 🍀 (@tae_space95) May 4, 2026
Some claimed she used to look better and has somehow gotten worse over time. Others said they’d never take anyone seriously for calling her a fashion icon.
She used to look good but suddenly she started getting uglier
— mana🦋 (@manazaan7) May 4, 2026
The fact,most of us can’t even able to recognise her!!!
— Petalsᵇᵗˢˣᵃʳⁱᵃⁿᵃ… (@KumariK61214) May 4, 2026
I am never going to take people seriously who call her fashion icon she is chopped and make every outfit look horrible https://t.co/4TXSlHH4Ma
— ؘ (@taehyunglogist) May 4, 2026
What do you think? Did the hate go too far, or do you understand the criticism? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section of our social media post!
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