“Double standards…”
Koreaboo
4 minutes ago
Matching comments made by BTS‘s V and BLACKPINK‘s Jennie at their concerts and the reactions from fans have sparked a huge debate.
BTS’s V | @thv/Instagram BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram
Recently, there has been a renewed debate about the difference in treatment between male and female idols.
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In particular, recently, a clip is going viral of both V and Jennie asking crowds to put their phones down during a concert. In the clip, it shows the contrast in reactions, with V being praised for his comment, but Jennie being hit by brutal criticism for a similar take on the same request for fans.
@rabbitkimchichu
the change up is insane considering they were the ones treating her like a criminal and all for saying phones down hut if their oppa says it suddenly its a god given order they have to follow #jennie #taehyung #kpop #blackpink #jenniekim
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It sparked a mix of reactions from netizens.
While some explained that it was due to Jennie’s criticism of being a lazy performer, many seemed to stand on the fact that she deserved an apology, and the hate was unwarranted. Others were annoyed at the double standards and the extent of criticism that Jennie got.
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