New controversy erupted after Aespa Giselle reaction to BlackPink Jennie performance went viral on the internet. K-pop fans are really pissed off seeing such behaviour from a 4th-generation girl group towards their seniors. BlackPink’s Jennie performed at the MelOn Music Awards, and although the performance was packed with great energy and charisma, some faces were not cheered up, and the crowd was dead, which triggered a debate online.
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Fans Commented on Aespa Giselle Reaction to Performance
Aespa Giselle was seen resting her chin on her hand and her legs crossed throughout the performance. The K-pop fans slammed her for the controversial posture and linked it to disrespect for a senior K-pop idol like BlackPink Jennie. Many fans turned to Twitter and YouTube video to show their disapproval towards the misbehaviour of Aespa Giselle. You can check the commentary by K-netizens in the sections below.
One of the commenters on YouTube wrote, “To the idols of today: You are not world-class. They are the main culprits who have simply been taking advantage of the status of the 3rd generation seniors and have made K-pop boring and declining. You only lip-sync, stand still on stage, can’t even sing your own parts, and lack any artistic qualities, individuality, or talent. You are simply idols who make money solely through manufactured romantic relationships with your fans.
Wow, seriously, these days, idols are incredibly rude. The third-generation seniors paved the way for them overseas, allowing them to make a fortune through the trickle-down effect, but these idols, who can’t even sing their own parts while just standing there, and are the main culprits behind K-pop’s decline, don’t even show any respect for their seniors.
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No, but seriously, I really hope this becomes a real controversy. That way, the culture will improve, and K-pop’s status will develop even further. Ignoring someone completely, crossing your legs, and resting your chin on your hand isn’t how you treat a friend, especially when K-pop is at its peak. I hope they learn this lesson the hard way. They’re even going to the Golden Disc Awards in January, so good luck, Jennie…
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It’s Not Aespa Giselle Alone
The K-netizens also question the dead crowd and idols who were not looking as interested as they were in G-Dragon’s performance. This made some comment, taking a jibe at all the other K-pop idols who were present at the MelOn Music Awards.
Who’s that blonde-haired guy in the bottom right? His reactions are great! It’s much better and more heartwarming to see him showing respect and reacting like that, rather than sitting there sulking and looking jealous of the popular senior like some of the others.
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It’s not that I’m enjoying watching their reactions; I’m just utterly dumbfounded. Just because they’re currently performing on the same stage doesn’t mean they’re on the same level, does it? They’re all senior artists with significantly more experience and years in the industry, so sitting there with their legs crossed and chin in their hands while watching the performance is simply disrespectful. I hope they don’t mistake the path paved by their seniors as their own achievements. K-pop… please, let’s do better…
Wow, what kind of reaction is this…? Honestly, it’s so lacking in effort. Jennie’s performance showcased the pride of Korea, and yet they’re sitting there with their legs crossed like robots, barely reacting, and not even giving a standing ovation at the end? Where did their manners go…? Is this even a reaction video?
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Those guys had amazing reactions at the breast cancer awareness event, but why do they look so gloomy here? And seriously, when would Jennie or any of the BLACKPINK members ever come to the Melon Music Awards? Is that reaction for real…?
Aespa Giselle Flooded with Hate Comments
Aespa Giselle recently posted her photos on Instagram, but netizens flooded the comment section with hate comments highlighting the last night incident from the MelOn Music Awards. Aespa Giselle reportedly disrespected 3rd generation K-pop idol BlackPink Jennie during her performance on stage, to which K-netizens reacted very harshly, and some labelled Giselle’s behaviour as deserving criticism. Netizens also raised questions about SM Entertainment not teaching etiquette as how to respect their seniors.
However, some K-pop fans reported that all the comments under Aespa Giselle recent post are from recently created Instagram accounts and not the other way around.
Some of the comments read, “Let’s not be jealous of seniors, Gigi.. and are there etiquette lessons available at SM?” and “Was your neck stiff?? Didn’t take etiquette lessons at SM?” and more.
