Jennie's birthday party in Tokyo sparks debate online, with concerns over safety and the portrayal of women amid recent tragic events.
January/18/2026 13:58
BLACKPINK's Jennie held a birthday party at a club in Tokyo, which has received mixed reactions. On the 17th, videos of her enjoying the party at a club in the city spread through online communities and social media, drawing attention. The video also featured Lisa. In the video, Jennie is seen dancing brightly to the music in a black tube top. Jennie dances in front of several women holding champagne decorated with fireworks, conveying a fun atmosphere. The champagne girls wore bold outfits resembling swimsuits and garter belts, enhancing the atmosphere. However, as the video spread, voices of both approval and disapproval emerged online. Recently, an accident occurred during a party at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, where sparks flew, resulting in 40 deaths and over 100 injuries. According to local judicial authorities' investigations, the fire was caused by a sparkler attached to a champagne bottle igniting the ceiling. In relation to this, some internet users expressed safety concerns about Jennie's party, questioning the need to celebrate in such a manner after the recent Swiss incident. Additionally, there were negative voices regarding the use of champagne girls, raising discussions on the sexual objectification of women, stating that it was uncomfortable to see a powerful idol enjoying such an atmosphere. On the other hand, there were also positive reactions, stating that 'a global star celebrating at a club is a personal freedom,' 'there's no problem since it's a private event,' and 'this is a common performance in overseas club culture.' A few days prior, Jennie's recent video posted on Instagram also received mixed reactions. The video showed her celebrating her birthday with a character cake. Staff put sunglasses and a headband on Jennie and had her hold a candle in her mouth, which was then lit. After inserting the candle into the cake, Jennie blew it out. This scene drew comments suggesting it evoked the controversy over 'indoor smoking' related to electronic cigarettes in 2024. BLACKPINK is holding their world tour performances in Japan at Tokyo Dome on the 16th, 17th, and 18th.
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