BLACKPINK’s Jennie is preparing for her much-anticipated solo comeback with the release of her new single titled “MANTRA.”
As excitement builds among fans and the general public, Jennie’s self-established agency, ODD ATELIER, shared a teaser of the song on September 29. This teaser quickly created a significant buzz, heightening anticipation for what promises to be an exciting return for the talented artist.
However, the teaser has also sparked discussions regarding Jennie’s styling choices, leading some fans and netizens to speculate that she may have drawn inspiration from K-Pop’s first-generation icon, Lee Hyori. The similarities between Jennie’s look in the teaser and Lee Hyori’s iconic styles became the subject of an Instiz post that went viral. Many netizens chimed in, noting that Jennie’s teaser evoked memories of Lee Hyori’s distinct aesthetic, particularly during her famous “10 Minutes” era. Others compared it to the style showcased in Lee Hyori’s “U Go Girl” performance, highlighting the nostalgic connections.
While some fans firmly believe that Jennie is paying homage to Lee Hyori, others argue that her look is simply a reflection of the retro fashion trend that is making a resurgence in the current music scene.
Below are comments from netizens:
- I didn’t think about it that way but now that you’ve mentioned it, it does seem similar. I guess we’ll have to see more to find out.
- If you’re talking about the clothes, though, that’s a very famous fashion trend.
- For a moment, I thought it was Lee Hyori in the photo on the left.
- Wow, you’re telling me the one on the left is not Lee Hyori?
- It’s a bit too much to compare her with Lee Hyori, LOL. If Lee Hyori were active now with her usual popularity, she would’ve probably taken over BLACKPINK as a solo artist.
- To be honest, it seems like she’s copying her a lot, LOL.
- Isn’t she just curating a similar image??? We could say she is trying to bring the Lee Hyori vibe. If it fits well, then what’s the problem?
Source: Krb
