Jennie's agency to sue over 'maliciously edited' video showing wardrobe malfunction

Blackpink's Jennie's agency has said it will pursue civil and criminal action over malicious online content targeting her.

The statement came as an unverified clip from her Summer Sonic 2026 performance in Japan was spreading online.

The clip showed what appeared to be a wardrobe malfunction that revealed parts of her body.

In its statement, OA Entertainment vowed "no settlement or leniency" over such malicious content, according to The Korea Herald.

The clip

In the clip, the singer was seen dancing energetically, when her top shifted mid-performance.

Parts of her body were revealed during this "wardrobe malfunction".

Its authenticity has not been established. Some users who saw it suspected it had been manipulated, with comments including "This looks fake — probably AI," "Take this down" and "Have some decency," Korea JoongAng Daily reported.

The account behind the clip has since been suspended.

Even watching it can be an offence in Korea

Under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes in South Korea, anyone who creates deepfake content using a person's face, body or voice without their consent, in a way that could cause sexual humiliation, can be jailed up to seven years or fined up to 50 million won (S$45,552).

The law also covers those on the receiving end of such content.

Possessing, buying, saving or even watching such material can carry up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 30 million won (S$27,331).