Jennie BLACKPINK’s Birthday Candle-Blowing Style Sparks Pro and Contra on Social Media

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SecondUpdate.com – Jennie BLACKPINK’s 30th birthday celebration suddenly became a topic of public attention.

Not because of a lavish party or the guests in attendance, but due to Jennie’s unique way of blowing out the birthday candles, which sparked debate among netizens.

The moment was shared directly by Jennie through a video uploaded to her personal Instagram account on Friday (January 16).

In the video, Jennie is seen celebrating her birthday with close friends in a relaxed, lighthearted atmosphere.

Jennie appears wearing sunglasses and a character headband put on by her friends.

She then holds a long candle and briefly puts it into her mouth with a gesture that some interpreted as resembling someone smoking.

The candle is later lit by a friend, placed on top of the cake, and finally blown out by Jennie like a typical birthday celebration.

The brief scene immediately triggered mixed reactions. Some netizens considered the gesture inappropriate, given Jennie’s status as a public figure with significant influence, especially among young fans.

Several comments suggested that Jennie should be more cautious in her behavior to avoid creating negative perceptions.

On the other hand, many netizens came to the K-pop idol’s defense. They argued that the action was simply part of a birthday celebration trend commonly seen on social media and did not deserve to be blown out of proportion.

According to her supporters, the candle was clearly not a cigarette, making the criticism excessive.

The controversy is also linked to a past incident. In 2024, Jennie faced backlash after a video circulated showing her using an e-cigarette indoors while in Capri, Italy.

In the footage, Jennie was seen exhaling vape smoke while having her makeup done by staff.

At the time, her agency promptly issued a public apology, stating that Jennie had acknowledged her mistake, expressed regret over her actions, and personally apologized to those affected.

As of now, Jennie’s birthday candle-blowing moment continues to be widely discussed. Pro and contra opinions keep emerging, both from loyal fans and the general public.

The incident once again highlights how every move made by public figures often comes under scrutiny and can spark various interpretations in the digital space.