On November 1 and 2, BLACKPINK held two sold-out shows at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, marking their return to the country since 2023. While the concerts were highly anticipated, one specific moment sparked intense debate online Jisoo’s solo stage.
During the first night, Jisoo performed Earthquake, wearing a corset-style tube top with flared leather pants and a sleek ponytail a look that was energetic, modest yet alluring. However, her performance was met with unexpected criticism.
Despite her eye-catching outfit, the 1995-born singer drew disappointment for what netizens described as “stiff” and “awkward” stage presence. A fancam uploaded to X (formerly Twitter) on November 2 captioned “Is that even considered a jump?” showed Jisoo appearing clumsy while attempting a jump move. The video quickly went viral, amassing over 3.2 million views in just one day and triggering a storm of negative comments.
Criticism ranged from humorous to harsh:
- “What kind of dance is that?”
- “That jump looked so awkward, I laughed.”
- “Hard to watch.”
- “She’s just a pretty face.”
- “I like Jisoo, but I don’t get why she’s part of BLACKPINK’s final lineup.”
- “Even as a BLINK, I can’t defend this.”
- “Does anyone agree she’s the weakest performer and vocalist in the industry?”
- “Her only redeeming quality here is the outfit.”
The video also gained traction on TikTok, where reactions echoed the criticism seen on X.
While Jisoo was slammed for her performance, fellow member Lisa received unexpected praise not for her choreography, but for adjusting her outfit choices. Known for wearing revealing costumes and provocative moves during the tour, Lisa toned things down significantly for the Jakarta shows. She appeared in more conservative bodysuits and skipped the signature bent-over split move in her Rockstar solo.
Netizens applauded Lisa for showing cultural sensitivity toward Indonesia, the country with the world’s largest Muslim population (over 87%).
“Lisa was respectful of local values she looked amazing without pushing the line,” one comment read.
As the Deadline tour continues, fans and critics alike are watching closely, especially when it comes to how BLACKPINK members handle both praise and backlash from the global stage.
Sources: K14