Jennie sparks vocal debate after Summer Sonic headlining set

BLACKPINK member Jennie has sparked intense social media debate following her headlining performance at the Summer Sonic Festival 2026 in Tokyo. During her one-hour set, she performed a live rendition of ‘One of the Girls,’ a track from her acting debut project, ‘The Idol.’

Public reaction to her live vocals has been deeply divided. Supporters praised her ability to remain audible over the backing track and commended the festival's audio team for high-quality sound mixing. Conversely, critics have targeted her vocal technique, alleging heavy use of live auto-tune and claiming she sounded off-key throughout the performance.