Jennie and Lisa Face Challenges After Leaving YG Entertainment

A recent Korean media article has drawn attention to the current situations of Jennie and Lisa after their departure from YG Entertainment. The headline highlights the difficulties both idols are facing in their solo careers.

Jennie recently found herself in hot water after a video surfaced of her smoking indoors. The controversy was not just about smoking indoors but also about her behavior, as she exhaled e-cigarette smoke towards the staff in front of her. Jennie admitted her mistake and posted an apology on her agency’s official social media account, OA Entertainment. In her message, she acknowledged her responsibility and promised to reflect on her actions that disappointed fans.

Jennie, born in 1996, is legally allowed to smoke, but she is concerned about the potential impact on her image as a K-pop idol.

Lisa, on the other hand, has been embroiled in a plagiarism controversy. Shortly after releasing her new song “Rockstar” in June, similarities were noted between an iconic scene in her music video and Travis Scott’s “Fain” MV. Gabriel Moses, the videographer for Travis Scott’s MV, acknowledged the resemblance after receiving messages from fans. Moses sought a statement from Lisa, who claimed she had requested permission to use the reference but was denied. This led to the plagiarism allegations, as Lisa couldn’t secure the original author’s approval.

In 2023, BLACKPINK members faced prolonged contract extension negotiations with YG Entertainment. Ultimately, all members decided to continue group activities with YG, but not their individual activities. Jennie founded OA, Lisa established Loud, and Jisoo created Bisso. Rosé is the only member still affiliated with YG, having signed with The Black Label. However, in 2024, none of the members have performed well enough to match their previous success, according to Korean media.

Jennie’s indoor smoking incident and Lisa’s plagiarism controversy have both required public statements and apologies, highlighting the challenges they face in their solo endeavors.

Stay tuned for further updates on the evolving careers of Jennie and Lisa as they navigate their post-YG Entertainment paths.