"Please give me personal time"... Blackpink Jennie expresses 'stress' trapped in a crowd in Paris

Blackpink Jennie (JENNIE) expressed extreme fatigue and stress while surrounded by excessive crowds during her visit to Paris, France. Although she came to Paris as the star of the glamorous Fashion Week, the Hollywood-style 'paparazzi fandom' culture, which fails to guarantee the basic rights of artists to move and their privacy, has come under scrutiny.

◆ Stopped movement... "If I sign, will you leave me alone?"

According to a video released by the overseas entertainment news account ‘Vendetta Daily’ on the 9th (Korean time), Jennie was blocked by dozens of people while walking in downtown Paris. Fans cheered and praised Jennie's outfit, but some aggressively demanded autographs by shoving cameras in her face or blocking her path. As the situation escalated, Jennie's manager asked, "If we give you an autograph, will you leave us alone?" seeking cooperation that felt close to a transaction, and Jennie unusually revealed her feelings, saying, "Can I have some time to myself today? I think it will be stressful."

◆ Appeal to some fans who broke promises... "Please keep your promises"

Jennie ultimately tried to resolve the situation by giving autographs to some fans. However, those who had already received autographs continued to line up again or chased after her demanding photos, leading to disorder. Jennie repeatedly appealed, saying, "Please keep your promises," but it was clear that she was struggling with the overwhelming crowd.

◆ Divergent views of the global fandom... "Arrogance" vs. "Respect for privacy"

As the video spread, a heated debate erupted online. Some netizens criticized Jennie's response as somewhat cold, stating, "Without fans, there are no stars." However, the majority of global fans defended Jennie, saying, "Artists are also human. Blocking the road and demanding autographs in a threatening manner is violence." In particular, some pointed out that it is highly likely that 'professional resellers' who are not pure fans acted rudely by obtaining autographs to resell at high prices, urging for strong security measures to protect artists.

◆ Her main job is 'Chanel ambassador'... Scheduled to attend the collection on the evening of the 9th

Despite this commotion, Jennie is expected to fulfill her original schedule. She will attend the 'Chanel 2026 Fall/Winter Ready-to-Wear Collection Show' as a brand ambassador at 7 PM local time on the 9th (midnight on the 10th Korean time). As she has garnered global expectations since her departure on the 7th, there are concerns about how this incident will affect her condition and her public appearances.