BLACKPINK’s Jennie Sparks Online Frenzy with Unusual Footwear at Incheon Airport
After wrapping up two explosive nights for the opening of BLACKPINK’s world tour DEADLINE in South Korea, Jennie (BlackPink) turned heads at Incheon Airport on July 11 as she departed for the next leg of the tour in Los Angeles.
While her layered airport fashion was eye-catching — featuring a loosely buttoned knit vest over a red bra top that showed off her toned waist — what truly set social media ablaze was what she wore on her feet.
At first glance, fans and bystanders were baffled, mistaking Jennie for walking barefoot. Upon closer inspection, it appeared she was actually wearing either toe-shaped socks or uniquely designed barefoot-mimicking sandals, sparking widespread debate and fascination online.
Photos of Jennie’s unconventional footwear quickly went viral, igniting a storm of mixed reactions. Admirers praised her bold, experimental spirit and lauded the look as fashion-forward. On the other hand, some fans jokingly “cried” over what they called the “ugliest shoes ever seen”, expressing disbelief at her choice.
Despite the polarizing opinions, Jennie’s immense influence in the fashion world means one thing: these “ugly-cute” shoes might soon become the next trend. As with many of her past style moments, what begins as controversy often ends as couture.
With her fearless take on fashion and unmatched star power, Jennie once again proves that even a pair of bizarre shoes can become a cultural moment when it’s her wearing them.
