Blackpink’s Jennie allegedly spotted at Haidilao after leaving Melbourne show halfway

She was criticised for being disrespectful to fans.

Yen Zhi Yi | June 18, 2023, 02:47 PM

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Jennie of K-pop girl group Blackpink has come under criticism for abruptly leaving the stage during the group’s concert in Melbourne on Jun. 11.

The group held two shows in the city as part of their ongoing “Born Pink” world tour.

Blackpink had earlier performed in Singapore on May 13 and 14.

Left the stage during song

The incident happened on the second night of their shows, and videos that emerged on social media showed Jennie exiting the stage shortly after singing a part of their song, “Lovesick Girls”.

Screenshot via Xiaohongshu/娜娜娜就好

The three other members, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa, later told fans that Jennie was feeling ill and proceeded to complete the concert without her.

Feeling unwell

Later, Blackpink’s agency YG Entertainment issued a statement, saying that Jennie could not complete the show “due to her deteriorating condition”.

They said the idol had wanted to continue performing but “following medical advice on site, [the management] immediately took measures to ensure she receives ample rest and stability”.

She also posted on her Instagram story on Jun. 13 and apologised for exiting the stage abruptly.

Screenshot via Instagram/@jennierubyjane

Netizens not buying it

Despite her apology, some have gone online to point out that it was not the first time Jennie had stopped performing in the middle of Blackpink’s shows.

For instance, they noted that she had done so at previous shows in Canada and Thailand, among others.

Screenshot via Xiaohongshu/剧说娱综

Screenshot via Xiaohongshu/剧说娱综

Screenshot via Xiaohongshu/剧说娱综

After the concert, Jennie was reportedly seen eating at Haidilao with Blackpink members and their entourage.

This led to her Instagram posts being bombarded with negative comments, saying that she had disrespected those who paid to watch Blackpink's concert.

Meanwhile, others continued to cheer the K-pop star on.

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Top images via Instagram/@jennierubyjane & Twitter/@lep0sava