Jennie’s On-Stage Flash Sparks Debate, Draws Comparisons to Kwon Eunbi’s Waterbomb Performance

BLACKPINK’s Jennie has become the center of a heated online debate following a surprise flashing moment during a recent live performance — an incident that has drawn immediate comparisons to Kwon Eunbi’s now-legendary Waterbomb 2025 appearance.

While bold or sexy performances are relatively uncommon in the K-pop world, they almost always become major talking points when they do occur. Jennie’s recent stage moment — where she briefly flashed what appeared to be a custom-designed bikini-style top — was no exception. Though the move lasted only seconds, it quickly ignited a social media frenzy, triggering thousands of reactions across platforms and leading netizens to draw parallels to Kwon Eunbi’s explosive viral performance at Waterbomb 2025.

A viral post discussing Jennie’s moment has drawn hundreds of comments, ranging from supportive praise for her confidence and charisma to sharp criticism questioning the appropriateness of such acts in K-pop.

Comments on theqoo:

1. If someone with a good body did that, it would’ve gone viral. They’d have gotten over a thousand comments and been criticized like crazy.
2. Since when did showing underwear become “cute”?
3. It just looks like she’s showing off merchㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Jennie has done bolder performances before, so this is nothing—her expression makes it clearly playful.
4. I like it.
5. Kwon Eunbi gets hate for it, but Jennie gets called cute. lol

Conversely, many came to the defense of both stars, arguing that they should be free to wear and express themselves however they choose without unnecessary criticism.

1. Ugh, just leave both Kwon Eunbi and Jennie alone.
2. What exactly was so inappropriate about Kwon Eunbi?? It was a 19+ Waterbomb event, and she was wearing a bikini top with a short-sleeved shirt over it and denim shorts below.
3. Comments like this are the real problem—why bring other idols into it?
4. It’s not like she was swinging her chest around or twerking—at that level, it’s just cute.
5. Please stop harassing Jennie already.

The comparison between Jennie and Eunbi has sparked broader discussions on double standards, image management, and evolving boundaries in the K-pop industry. As the debate continues, fans and critics alike are reflecting on the changing norms in Korean entertainment — and how top idols like Jennie and Eunbi are navigating the fine line between artistic expression and public scrutiny.