BLACKPINK’s Jennie has once again found herself at the center of a fervent discussion online, as her live vocals from a recent performance sparked a passionate debate among K-Pop fans worldwide.
On August 24, KST, the global superstar graced the stage as the headliner at the prestigious Summer Sonic Festival 2026 in Tokyo, delivering an extensive one-hour set that showcased her diverse artistry.
A particular highlight, and subsequent talking point, from this massive performance was her live rendition of “One of the Girls,” an original soundtrack from her highly anticipated acting debut project, The Idol.
— ninihappybirthday (@zhnglngyu1) August 14, 2026
As one of her more vocally demanding tracks, this specific live performance ignited a significantly divided response across various online platforms. Dedicated fans immediately rallied, expressing deep appreciation for how audibly clear and distinctly separate Jennie’s live voice was from the underlying backtrack. Many lauded her vocal skills, praising her ability to deliver a robust live experience.
Jennie’s live vocals are always so good
JENNIE HEADLINES SUMMER SONIC#JENNIESummerSonic #サマソニ pic.twitter.com/jI2gx2OizP
— ❦⁹⁶🧛🏻♀️ (@ssriaz_) August 14, 2026
— Gael 🦉🧛🏻♂️ (@GaelZEN) August 14, 2026
That was so gooooood 🥹 https://t.co/bm3Qu74V6w
— Mimix Big (@MimixB18002) August 14, 2026
Summer sonic technical and audio team deserves all the flowers for how great the audio was. You can clearly hear Jennie’s live vocals seamlessly blend with the backtrack
JENNIE HEADLINES SUMMER SONIC#JENNIESummerSonic #SummerSonic #サマソニ
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However, the idol simultaneously faced a wave of brutal criticism from other netizens. These critics meticulously pointed out what they perceived as the heavy application of Live Auto-tune during the performance, questioning the authenticity of the live sound and highlighting a perceived lack of proper vocal techniques. This ongoing discourse underscores the intense scrutiny K-Pop idols face regarding their live abilities and performance integrity.
Usually singers go off-key for a second or two especially on high notes but sounding off-key from start to finish on such a low register? only Jennie can relate https://t.co/2YuY1P3e7w
— ناي 🪷 (@oxxssxxo) August 14, 2026
Likes private or not, everyone agrees jennie has the worst voice ever and is completely talentless in the K-pop industry pic.twitter.com/HOtEBRdVhs
Jennie Let’s take a singing class shall we? pic.twitter.com/T7dfhHA0xQ
— Blinku⁴💕 (@Honestblink7) August 14, 2026
“The mic is on” well turn it off pic.twitter.com/ZJZyehqSN8
Meanwhile, adding to the recent spotlight on Jennie, her latest music video also became the subject of widespread criticism online shortly after its release, indicating a challenging period for the artist amidst public scrutiny.
