BLACKPINK member Jennie recently became a major talking point online after making an appearance at the afterparty of Chanel’s 2026 Métiers d’Art Seoul Show held in Yeouido, Seoul, on May 26. The idol first grabbed attention with her fashion choice while attending the luxury brand’s main event as one of Chanel’s global ambassadors. However, it was her unexpected live performance later that evening that quickly dominated social media discussions.
The rapper took the stage during the afterparty in a red-and-white bralette paired with metallic silver shorts and a matching jacket. She performed several songs, including her solo tracks Like Jennie, Dracula and Handlebars.
She also debuted an unreleased song for the first time in front of the audience. Clips from the performance soon spread across multiple social media platforms, drawing strong reactions from fans and netizens alike.
Many fans praised Jennie’s confidence, stage presence and the performance’s bold concept. Several viewers especially focused on the unreleased track’s provocative lyrics and sensual choreography, with supporters expressing excitement over the possibility of new solo music from the BLACKPINK star.
At the same time, the stage also sparked criticism online. Some viewers claimed the choreography looked empty or awkward during certain moment, leading to divided opinions about the overall performance. One netizen criticized the stage by writing,
“The choreo is awkward af…Jennie has this issue with being kinda lazy when it comes to performing but then tryna pull off the cool/se*y/effortlessly lazy typa thing and it does not work here. Pure cringe sorry to say.”
Some critics also accused the BLACKPINK star of lip-syncing during the set, while others claimed the unreleased track sounded heavily inspired by Afrobeat-style music.
Meanwhile, fans praised the unreleased track, with many saying they were instantly hooked by the performance and urging the idol to officially release the song as soon as possible.
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Despite the mixed reactions, the performance continued gaining traction online, with clips of Jennie’s unreleased song circulating widely across fan communities and social media platforms. She attracted significant attention for her appearance at the event.
According to a report by STARNEWS from May 27, the BLACKPINK member styled her hair in natural waves and accessorized the look with statement earrings. She wore a black-and-white deep neck bodysuit layered with a black trouser. Speaking about her outfit, the rapper shared that she combined pieces from Chanel’s Cruise collection saying,
“I’m really pleased with it.”
As per STARNEWS, several major celebrities besides the BLACKPINK star attended the Chanel 2026 Métiers d’Art Seoul Show on May 26. These names included G-Dragon (GD), Lee Byung-hun, Lee Jung-jae, Yoon Yeo-jeong, Bae Doona, Park Seo-joon, Ji Chang-wook, Kim Go-eun, Kim Da-mi, Go Youn-jung, Gu Kyung-hyun, and Chanel Korea CEO Han Guk-eul.
Meanwhile, Jennie was recently included in TIME magazine’s 2026 list of The 100 Most Influential People in the World, released through the publication’s official website. The annual TIME100 list recognizes individuals for their influence, achievements, and impact across various fields globally.
Edited by Adrija Chakraborty
