Viral Moment: Jennie Goes Full Spicy on “Hot Ones” and Wins Hearts with Unfiltered Chaos
Appearing on the June 2025 episode to promote her first full-length solo album, Ruby, Jennie entered the interview with calm confidence, despite famously having “zero tolerance for spicy food.” Before her first wing, she declared, “I won’t run away.”
At first, Jennie handled the spice surprisingly well, charming viewers with stories about performing at Coachella, drawing creative inspiration from Shakespearean plays, and her artistic battles behind Ruby. “I fought till the end to make the music I truly wanted,” she said, discussing standout tracks like “Zen” and “Starlight.”
But by the time she reached the mid-tier sauces, the heat became too real. Struggling to keep up, Jennie exclaimed, “I can’t hear English right now,” and “Can someone send me home?” Her candid suffering and hilariously dramatic reactions revealed a rarely seen, down-to-earth side of the poised global star.
Despite the burn, Jennie refused to quit. “I came to conquer, not to quit,” she declared, pushing through all ten spicy wings and joining fellow BLACKPINK members Rosé and Lisa as official Hot Ones graduates.
She declared herself a “victim” of Lisa and Rosé. Jennie had previously watched Lisa and Rosé appear on the show Hot Ones with a very relaxed and chill attitude, which made her think it would be easy. However, to her surprise, Jennie quickly gave in to the notoriously spicy chicken wings. Known for her low spice tolerance, she can only handle a small bite of kimchi, Jennie struggled immensely during the challenge.
Her closing plea: “I hope my suffering wasn’t in vain… Please listen to my album,” only endeared her further to fans, sparking a global wave of admiration.
Clips of Jennie sweating, groaning, and laughing through the pain have taken over social media, with hashtags like #JennieOnHotOnes and #SpicyQueenJennie trending worldwide. Many praised her courage, humor, and ability to turn even agony into an iconic moment.
Jennie’s Hot Ones appearance proves she’s not just a performer—she’s a fighter, a comedian, and a total vibe, even with her taste buds on fire.