[Video Controversy] Jennie's New TikTok Outfit Mistaken for 'Underwear,' Draws Criticism Ahead of MV Release

BLACKPINK's Jennie recently uploaded a TikTok video with co-performer Nah Kai to promote her new song, "Less Than a Lover," and its upcoming music video. However, one of her outfits, described as having an "underwear" feel, along with the interactions shown in the video, has drawn criticism from some netizens.

New Song MV Coming Soon, TikTok Takes Center Stage First

Jennie is set to release the music video for her song "Less Than a Lover." Before its official launch, she warmed up for her new work by sharing a TikTok video featuring co-performer Nah Kai, with the caption "Less than a Lover MV this friday."

However, after the video was released, while some fans enjoyed it, certain elements were singled out for criticism. This included Jennie's rather unexpected outfit, and some voices found the video to be annoying and awkward.

One netizen posted on X, saying: "No, but what's up with Jennie's clothes? I was initially thinking, 'Wow, so cute haha' while watching, but then she turned around, and it kinda looked like something a villain from 'Crayon Shin-chan' would wear..."

Someone else mentioned not being familiar with fashion and initially misunderstanding the outfit's design. The netizen wrote: "I really don't understand fashion at all, I completely didn't realize what kind of clothes those were. The first time I saw Jennie unnie run past, I thought: 'Oh my god, unnie, your underwear is showing!' Then I figured it must be shorts..."

Interactive Scenes Also Criticized

Beyond the outfit, Jennie and Nah Kai's interactions in the video were also brought up by some netizens. One netizen wrote on X: "Why can't I stand the way that guy is being pulled along by Jennie? Jennie runs over and takes his hand, but he acts like he has no idea she's going to run, deliberately pretending to be dragged along. Ugh, it's really annoying."

Another netizen pointed the finger at the format of social media challenge videos in recent years, stating: "Honestly, these challenges are only fresh for the first few times. Then everyone uses the same background music, does the same poses, the same expressions. If that's the case, I really don't understand why they're still being made."

The original article also mentioned that even on Jennie's official TikTok page, this interesting fashion choice received some backlash. As the "Less Than a Lover" MV is about to be released, this promotional TikTok has already become a hot topic.