Recently, BLACKPINK Jennie underwent a photo shoot and interview with Harper's Bazaar magazine. The results of the interview with Jennie BLACKPINK were finally released by Harper's Bazaar via their official website on September 19.
In one part of her interview, Jennie finally responded to the indoor smoking/vaping controversy that occurred earlier this year. The BLACKPINK member expressed her understanding towards those who were upset by this incident.
Jennie said, “What can I do? If Korean people think it's wrong. I have to make up for it.”
She also stated, "I think I understand why you're upset. This is a cultural issue, this is history. It's time. And I can't go against time."
Jennie's statement indirectly acknowledges the cultural sensitivities surrounding smoking or vaping indoors in many countries around the world, including South Korea.
Jennie's response then became widely discussed in various online communities by fans and KNetz.
However, instead of criticizing Jennie's statement, KNetz actually seemed to give a positive reaction by saying that Jennie's answer in the interview was correct and they praised Jennie for handling the situation well.
Here are some comments from KNetz:
"Jennie said it well",
In one part of her interview, Jennie finally responded to the indoor smoking/vaping controversy that occurred earlier this year. The BLACKPINK member expressed her understanding towards those who were upset by this incident.
Jennie said, “What can I do? If Korean people think it's wrong. I have to make up for it.”
She also stated, "I think I understand why you're upset. This is a cultural issue, this is history. It's time. And I can't go against time."
Jennie's statement indirectly acknowledges the cultural sensitivities surrounding smoking or vaping indoors in many countries around the world, including South Korea.
Jennie's response then became widely discussed in various online communities by fans and KNetz.
However, instead of criticizing Jennie's statement, KNetz actually seemed to give a positive reaction by saying that Jennie's answer in the interview was correct and they praised Jennie for handling the situation well.
Here are some comments from KNetz:
"Jennie said it well",
"I feel sorry for Jennie because it seems everyone wants to bring her down",
"She said she was wrong in this interview. There was nothing she did wrong,"
"I think she did the interview well",
"If Koreans think it's wrong?????? I think at least she reflected on her actions because she immediately apologized when the controversy developed after smoking indoors and blowing cigarette smoke into a staff member's face." (www.onkpop.com)
