A viral online post attempting to criticize BLACKPINK’s Jennie for perceived weight gain, specifically focusing on her “belly fat,” has triggered intense backlash and fury from netizens who are aggressively defending the idol.
The Criticism and the Photos
The controversy began on November 19 with a post titled “Jennie’s belly fat is sticking out.”
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The original poster (OP) claimed that Jennie appeared to have belly fat even while standing, and that it was more noticeable when she sat down, providing photos intended to support this point.
Netizen Defense and Counterarguments
The post did not succeed in mobilizing criticism but instead sparked massive outrage.
Netizens quickly flooded the comments to bodyshame the OP in return and offer logical explanations for Jennie’s appearance in the photos:
- Normal Body Mechanics: The most common argument was that the visible “fat” was simply normal flesh being pushed out by her posture, particularly because of the way she was sitting and the tightness of her outfit (tight on both the top and bottom).
- Jennie’s Slim Figure: Defenders emphasized that Jennie is still “slim” and has a “pretty body shape,” suggesting the OP’s attempt to criticize her as “fat” was ridiculous.
- Focus on the Hater: Many comments lashed out at the OP’s personality and character, suggesting they must be “miserable” or “ugly” to dedicate time to hating on a successful star’s body.
- Enduring Popularity: One comment noted that the existence of persistent “hate threads” proves Jennie is “still at the top” and enjoying a long, successful career.
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The incident highlights the growing trend of netizens immediately defending idols against perceived wrongful attacks, particularly those related to body shaming.
