Korean netizens felt VERY differently to international fans.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
BLACKPINK Jennie‘s experimental photoshoot has sparked heavily divided reactions.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram
Recently, Jennie became the star for V Magazine.
Our first issue of the year, V158 Spring Preview 2026, starring @jennierubyjane, is available now. 💓
Photographed by MAR+VIN and styled by Anna Trevelyan.
Pre-order the issue here: https://t.co/75a0wVDP2H pic.twitter.com/QxaXuwXN3v
— V Magazine (@vmagazine) January 1, 2026
The concept of the photoshoot definitely shocked fans as it didn’t look like anything the idol had done in the past.
Each picture had a different theme and an ensemble that looked bold and unique, showcasing Jennie’s diverse hairstyles and an aura reminiscent of Twiggy.
Although many fans loved the photos, especially international ones, Korean netizens had more mixed reactions. Many thought fans lied to themselves about liking the photos and it just didn’t portray Jennie in a good light, even adding that it highlighted her shortcomings.
| Nate Pann
“They basically compressed only Jennie’s flaws into this lol.”
“Ugly as hell.”
“It feels like an old Vogue magazine shoot. She looks like a unique model, cool.”
“I honestly thought it was refreshing and pretty, but ugh, Korean women only like pink, soft, cutesy stuff.”
“This is weird… pretty Jennie was shot in such a strange way~~~ Is this supposed to be ‘hip’? It’s so tacky and bad…”
“LOL Seriously, why is the defending so pathetic? LOL Everyone can tell the photoshoot is trash. Honestly. Think how you actually feel LOL You really think this isn’t bad?”
“She’s more attractive than ‘pretty.’ That kind of appeal lasts longer.”
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