BLACKPINK’s Jennie Admitted To Having Never Done a Dance Challenge With Other Idols and The Unexpected Reason Behind It
On January 18, Jennie appeared as the first guest on comedian Yang Se Chan’s YouTube channel “Ssook Ssook.” The two had an engaging conversation about her upcoming album, her thoughts on music for fans, and her experience as an idol.
Jennie revealed that she has never participated in a dance challenge with other idols, even though she really wants to. “No one has ever asked me to do a challenge,” she said. She was really curious about how idols invite each other to do these challenges.
The show’s producer responded, “I think they usually arrange it in the hallways of music shows.”
Jennie then shared her own attempt at this, but things didn’t go as planned, “Every time I walk through the hallway, I never see anyone. Or maybe I just go on the wrong days?”
Her innocent yet hilarious confession amused fans. It is true Jennie has never participated in a dance challenge.
Many believe the main reason is BLACKPINK’s infrequent music promotions under YG Entertainment. The group had very short promotional periods on weekly music shows and rarely attended major award ceremonies or industry events.
Another reason could be Jennie’s massive influence. At this point, she already has a reputation that extends far beyond K-pop. As a trendsetter admired by the fashion and music industries, her presence alone can easily overshadow younger idols. Some fans speculate that other idols might feel intimidated and lack the confidence to invite Jennie to do a dance challenge with them.
At the start of 2025, Jennie announced her upcoming album “Ruby,” set to release on March 7, just one day before her first Coachella performance as a solo artist. On January 31, she officially released the MV “Love Hangover,” receiving an enthusiastic response from fans. Earlier, she surprised fans with “ZEN,” a song that has not been available on streaming platforms.
