BLACKPINK Jennie’s Reaction To BTS At “Melon Music Awards” Triggers Heated Debate

BLACKPINK’s Jennie has become the center of an online debate after a clip of her during the Melon Music Awards (MMA) began circulating.

The short clip shows Jennie watching BTS’s speech highlights on the screen before award announcements, keeping a neutral expression throughout.

Some viewers interpreted her lack of reaction as “bitter” or jealous. Comments quickly appeared online, with fans saying things like, “she’s so bitter” and “she’s so mad and doesn’t even hide it.” These reactions fueled speculation that Jennie was unhappy seeing BTS receive attention at the awards.

poor she's so jealous https://t.co/nbp0fhsYY0

— Let's be honest (@h0nestbl1nkeu) December 21, 2025

she's so mad and bitter and doesnt even hide it😭😭 https://t.co/n621r850E3

— amz (@barbieskjn) December 21, 2025

In her mind: “This is the group that blocked all our daesangs and blocked our comebacks on the charts, they’re also the reason all of our achievements are categorized under female instead of overall”
She and Leechosè are about to explode from bitterness 😭 https://t.co/B3nNabTmdA

— Lily⁷ (@Luvsirjeon) December 21, 2025

However, other fans rushed to defend her, pointing out that a calm or neutral expression doesn’t automatically indicate negativity.

Armys doing coke rants in the quotes. Bp will never acknowledge them accept it already.

Like why yall mad. Ur faves tho love to acknowledge bp and post their songs on their instagram storys https://t.co/0baxbZJmR9 pic.twitter.com/YVJnFu8MHf

— LUX 🍒 (@Princelewinsky) December 21, 2025

Armyblinks lowkey set them up so bad like why is her plain expression even a crumb for you https://t.co/j8Wp45nk0p

— Take a Minute (@CarrieCrashOut) December 21, 2025

The MMAs this year featured several memorable moments, including G-Dragon, Jennie, EXO, and aespa’s highly anticipated performances. Jennie’s subdued reaction was just a small part of a night full of highlights and award wins.

제니가 멜론뮤직어워드를 코첼라로 만들어버림 pic.twitter.com/fhX77uArT5

— 니니 (@jennie_rins) December 20, 2025

You can read more about similar controversies that happened during this years Melon Music Awards below.

aespa’s Giselle Under Fire For Severely Disrespecting BLACKPINK’s Jennie

Meanwhile, here is the list of winners!

Here Are All The Winners From The “2025 Melon Music Awards”