An inspiration or simply the style cycle?
BLACKPINK member Jennie is gearing up for her solo comeback with the brand new single, “MANTRA.”
On September 29, KST, Jennie’s self-established company, ODD ATELIER, dropped a teaser of the music by its YouTube channel, creating an enormous buzz and anticipation.
However Jennie’s styling within the teaser has precipitated some speculations of her being impressed by the first-generation icon of K-Pop, Lee Hyori.
After a publish on Instiz went viral, mentioning this similarity, many netizens agreed that Jennie’s teaser reminded them of Lee Hyori. For some, it was harking back to her “10 Minutes” period, whereas others felt it was much like “U Go Lady” styling. Some, nevertheless, felt that it was not particularly Lee Hyori that Jennie was impressed by, however fairly the retro style development making a comeback. A couple of additionally outright accused the BLACKPINK member of copying Lee.
- “I didn’t give it some thought that means however now that you just’ve talked about it, it does appear related. I suppose we’ll should see extra to search out out.”
- “In the event you’re speaking in regards to the garments, although, that’s a really well-known style development.”
- “For a second, I assumed it was Lee Hyori within the photograph on the left.”
- “Wow, you’re telling me the one on the left isn’t Lee Hyori?”
- “It’s a bit an excessive amount of to match her with Lee Hyori, LOL. If Lee Hyori had been lively now together with her typical recognition, she would’ve most likely taken over BLACKPINK as a solo artist.”
- “To be sincere, it looks as if she’s copying her loads, LOL.”
- “Isn’t she simply curating an analogous picture??? Lets say she is attempting to deliver the Lee Hyori vibe. If it suits effectively, then what’s the issue?”
— “I agree. Why is everybody so offended…?”