BLACKPINK’s Jennie faces backlash for her solo debut at Coachella 2025: 'It was a pain to watch'

Jennie at Coachella 2025

On April 13, 2025, BLACKPINK’s Jennie made a dazzling solo debut at Coachella, captivating the crowd on the Sahara stage, while fellow member Lisa performed separately at The Outdoor Theatre. Fans had eagerly awaited Jennie’s first solo appearance at the iconic music festival, and the excitement was palpable. Social media buzzed with hashtags like #JenChella and #JennieIsHere, which quickly trended across platforms.

However, despite the overwhelming enthusiasm, some viewers raised concerns online, suggesting that Jennie may have lip-synced parts of her performance, sparking debate about the authenticity of her live vocals.

Reddit threads and fan forums were ablaze post-performance. While some commended her charisma and fashion-forward visuals, critics pointed to inconsistent vocals and suggested heavy reliance on lip-syncing.

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“She’s fun to watch, but the singing wasn’t there,” read one blunt review. Another user said, “It was very mediocre. Her stamina did improve, but she was still gassed. I kinda wish she focused on singing more than dancing. I hope she does better next week.”

A few expressed disappointment that choreography seemed to take precedence over live vocals, saying, “It was 70% lip sync — she missed lines in her own songs.” Still, others defended her, noting how demanding it is to balance intense choreography with live vocals, especially for a solo artist transitioning from a group setup.

Jennie's performance was based on lip syncs and a loud background backtrack..... she is so boring #Coachella2025 #JENCHELLA https://t.co/pYH6pgcBut pic.twitter.com/YblR8H1eEN #LisaApologizeToLiangSen (@vshdvwjwjwi) April 14, 2025

Another comment read, "Her set was below mid, it was a pain to watch. I could tell she just likes to be famous but doesn't actually want to put in the work a decent pop star should. My twt feed is also flooded with videos from her concerts where she barely sang and the choreos were wack. Spending money on that type of show is a waste. Atp, she should just be a vlogger influencer her fans would eat it up the way they eat up whatever she dishes out."

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BLINKPINK's fiercely loyal fanbase, countered the criticism, applauding Jennie for her ambition and stage presence. Many reminded critics that stepping solo on a Coachella stage is no easy feat and that Jennie brought boldness, creativity, and a distinct vibe to her performance.

Regardless of the mixed reviews, Jennie undoubtedly sparked conversation and left a lasting impression — proving once again that love her or not, she knows how to keep the world talking.