BLACKPINK’s Jennie is receiving mixed reactions following her recent solo performance at Lollapalooza, where she appeared to sing with her microphone fully on.
Clips from the performance spread across Korean online communities and social media, with some viewers saying Jennie appeared tired and struggled to maintain her breathing during several parts of the set.
One post claimed, “People may have thought the criticism was exaggerated, but Jennie seemed to struggle with the live singing.”
Another viewer suggested that her demanding schedule may have affected her condition, writing, “There were many moments where she looked like she was having difficulty, possibly because of her stamina. It stood out more this time because of her exhausting schedule.”
Online commenters continued to debate whether the issue was caused by limited preparation, physical exhaustion, or the pressure of carrying a full solo stage.
Some wrote:
“Her stamina seems weak, but her skills cannot be denied.”
“She really looks exhausted based on the way she is breathing.”
“Did she not have enough time to prepare?”
“People always talk about her stamina whenever this happens.”
“I previously thought she was a strong singer, but this performance changed my impression.”
“She does not seem fully ready to carry a stage alone.”
Others noted that Jennie performed live instead of relying entirely on prerecorded vocals. However, they also pointed to moments when she appeared to miss or shorten certain lines.
One commenter said, “People expected her to lip-sync, but she sang live. Still, she missed several lines, which is why people are discussing it.”
Another added, “At least the clip included parts where she was singing. There have been other performances where she skipped larger sections of songs such as ‘Mantra.’”
The reactions remain personal opinions based on performance clips. Jennie has not publicly addressed the criticism or confirmed whether exhaustion, scheduling, or another issue affected her appearance at Lollapalooza.
