On August 16, Jennie shared several photos on her social media account, giving fans a glimpse of the heated atmosphere at the 2026 Summer Sonic Tokyo event.
In the photos, Jennie wore jeans paired with underwear in a bold outfit. She styled the jeans in a low-rise, sagging fashion that revealed the waistband of her underwear, adding a hip and carefree touch to her look.
Jennie reportedly delivered an energetic performance at the event, receiving an enthusiastic response from the large crowd in attendance.
However, a video allegedly showing Jennie during her performance began causing controversy on social media that same day. In the footage, a brief moment appears to show her body being exposed while she was dancing energetically.
The video reportedly surpassed 12.5 million views within half a day of being uploaded and was shared more than 9,000 times, quickly becoming the subject of heated discussion across social media platforms.
Many international users who encountered the footage expressed shock and questioned its authenticity. Comments included, “It’s not real, right?”, “This is fake. Someone edited the video,” and “Can someone please explain what’s going on with this video?” Others urged people to stop sharing it, saying, “Please take the video down. Have some respect for Jennie,” and “Please don’t spread the video.”
While some users posted sexually harassing comments about Jennie, others pushed back in the replies, telling them to “show some restraint” and questioning whether they had any sense of decency. The reactions created an atmosphere in which some users appeared to police their own behavior.
As of now, it has not been confirmed whether the controversial footage was actually manipulated. However, if it is ultimately determined to be an AI-generated or digitally altered video, those responsible for creating and distributing it could face legal consequences.
According to Korea’s National Law Information Center, Article 14-2 of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, which addresses the distribution of false or fabricated videos, may apply when a person’s face, body or voice is edited or synthesized against their wishes into sexually suggestive material for the purpose of distribution.
If such material is distributed for profit, the offense can carry a prison sentence of up to seven years. Following amendments to the law in 2024, even possessing or viewing such material can be subject to punishment in certain circumstances, including when there was no initial intention to distribute it.
Sources: Nate