BLACKPINK member Kim Ji-soo (김지수) is set to release new solo music, but the teaser for her upcoming track has already ignited a polarized reaction. Some netizens have criticized her English pronunciation in the song's repeated lyrics, with others even mishearing the words as sexually suggestive, leading to a wave of mockery.
Jisoo recently unveiled a teaser for her new song, "Addicted," the second pre-release single from her upcoming debut full-length solo album. The short clip features a catchy, repetitive melody with the line "Got me so addicted," building anticipation among fans for the official release.
However, the song teaser unexpectedly shifted the focus of discussion. Some netizens claim Jisoo's pronunciation of the English word "Addicted" is unclear, leading many to mishear it as a sexually suggestive phrase. This has prompted numerous sarcastic comments online.
One netizen sarcastically asked, "Why are we singing lyrics related to that word?" Another joked, "Is she implying she's very sexual?" Some went further, mocking, "Her worst song is always the next one." Others criticized, "It's hard to imagine what this song has to do with talent," and "Did she record with her nose plugged?" The comments were notably sharp.
Beyond the pronunciation issues, some netizens questioned Jisoo's English vocal abilities, suggesting that if she aims for the Western market, she should prioritize enunciation and pronunciation. One comment read, "Don't they need vocal or pronunciation lessons before recording? At least make the song sound better!" Another bluntly stated that the song itself, combined with the pronunciation issues, made it difficult to listen to.
Despite the negative comments, the new song quickly became a trending topic after the teaser's release, and fans are eagerly awaiting the official track. "Addicted" is scheduled for a global release on October 30 KST. It remains to be seen whether the full song will manage to change the opinions of some netizens.
