During the Los Angeles stop of the tour, fans noticed Jennie stopping mid-performance during the iconic chorus of “DDU-DU DDU-DU”, seemingly disengaged while other members continued with full choreography. A viral clip shows Jennie standing still, subtly turning her head while her bandmates carried the performance.
“Jennie suddenly froze and completely stopped dancing”, captioned fans across forums and social media — a moment that rapidly drew criticism. Internet users speculated that Jennie was being “lazy,” with some calling her behavior disrespectful to both her groupmates and audience.
Fueling the debate, Billboard News aired a controversial street interview asking passersby their thoughts on the incident. One woman’s response struck a nerve: “Jennie has always been lazy… maybe it’s just her expression or attitude.” Even her friend seemed startled by the blunt accusation.
Fans, however, were quick to come to Jennie’s defense. In alternate video angles, viewers spotted her adjusting a loose in-ear monitor wire behind her back — a plausible reason for her pause. Many noted the potential risk of performing with faulty gear, especially during high-energy choreo, and argued that the safety of the idol should come first.
Nonetheless, this wasn’t enough to stop the online firestorm. The clip from Billboard News — hosted by VJ Leah La Rosa, known for baiting provocative takes on celebrities like Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez — drew outrage. Accusations of media manipulation and clickbait tactics exploded on X, with global BLINKs rallying under hashtags demanding an apology.
The backlash worked. Just one day after the video’s release, Billboard News quietly removed the segment from its YouTube channel. While no official apology has been issued yet, fans expressed relief over the video’s deletion but continued to condemn Billboard for amplifying one-sided narratives without proper context.
Behind the scenes, it’s been revealed that the original drama stemmed from an X account notorious for spreading anti-BLACKPINK content — the same account that triggered the trending “Jennie lazy” wave.
Sources: kenh14