Billboard interviewer hit with hate over BLACKPINK Jennie 'lazy dance' clip; BLINKs demand apology
Billboard host questions fans about Jennie's 'lazy dancing'
The hosts asked about the viral moment, and one interviewee in the video commented on Jennie's expression and stage presence, saying, "She was always like that for years, maybe just her face, her emotions, her attitude."
'she was always like that for years' now i get why jentards are losing their minds. i'd probably blame someone too, just to shift the hate away from my fave. sorry, but the whole world already knows who the real lazy one is among the four, none other than @jennierubyjane. https://t.co/lKn0cTOxbe pic.twitter.com/hMzstcfIPE
This remark immediately triggered outrage online, especially from BLACKPINK fans, called BLINKs, who saw it as an unnecessary and baseless criticism of Jennie.
BLINKs call out Billboard's double standards
The video was met with swift backlash on social media, particularly on X (formerly known as Twitter), where BLINKs criticized Billboard and pointed out that the publication had previously celebrated Jennie - including awarding her the Global Force Award at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music event and featuring her in interviews and fashion spreads.
Fans accused Billboard of hypocrisy, claiming that the outlet was benefiting from Jennie's popularity while simultaneously allowing damaging narratives about her to circulate on their platform.
Death threats and doxxing: host targeted by angry fans
After the video went viral, BLINKs quickly identified the woman who was the host of the show and went to her personal social media account to flood it with hate messages, with some fans even issuing death threats.
[🚨] Blackpink fans are harassing and leaving negative comments (d€4th) on Leelarosa and her family's IG after the Billboard interview. pic.twitter.com/BKWDBSHJv9
In response to the backlash, the woman defended herself by stating that she was unaware of who BLACKPINK and Jennie was and had only been hired to conduct the interviews for the day. She claimed she had no control over the content and context of the final edit.
Some BLINKs were even seen body shaming the girl who answered the question about Jennie and her dance which soon trigged a huge backlash online.
Billboard deletes video, but fans demand formal apology
Although Billboard took down the video shortly after the uproar began, fans have continued to demand a public apology or formal statement from the outlet. As of now, Billboard has not addressed the incident publicly.
blackpink fans were caught sending d€ath threats to the family of the woman interviewer in the deleted billboard video and the interviewer shared it on her instagram. pic.twitter.com/kwgg5p5dCk
The situation has reignited discussions around the extreme loyalty and protective nature of K-pop fandoms. In an industry where idols are constantly in the spotlight, fans have shown they are quick to defend their favorite artists against any perceived slight. While some argue this passion is admirable, others question where the line should be drawn between support and online harassment.
For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
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