BLACKPINK’s Jennie Faces Shocking S*x Tape Allegations, Podcast Hosts Under Fire After Giving Statement

A podcast episode from Above THE Influence has sparked massive outrage after making unverified claims about BLACKPINK’s Jennie and other K-pop stars. The hosts, Wootak Kim and Michelle Kira Lee, discussed rumors of paid encounters involving Jennie and singer IU, leading to fierce backlash from fans demanding legal action.

The controversy began when a clip from their podcast went viral on May 28, 2025. In the segment, Lee claimed wealthy individuals could pay for private time with female idols, while Wootak alleged a friend—supposedly the son of a BMW heir—had a s*x tape with Jennie. The hosts later apologized, but fans called their statements defamatory and misogynistic.

Podcast Claims and Immediate Backlash

The leaked clip showed Lee stating:

“All the K-pop stars in Korea are whres. And all Korean actresses are apparently with every K-pop like Korean Celebrity Actress, there’s a price tag on their head. And if you’re rich enough like a Chinese businessman, you can go to these entertainment companies and request spending at night even with top K-pop stars. Even like IU—500 thousand dollars.”*

Wootak added:

“My friend that I went to like some summer camp with is a son of BMW Air and he fcked Jennie from BLACKPINK. He paid for her and has a sx video. He show me the sx video. That’s how I know it was real. And I was like what?”*

Fans quickly condemned the remarks, calling them baseless and harmful. Many pointed out the lack of evidence and the hosts’ attempt to justify their comments as “industry discussion.”

Hosts’ Apologies Fail to Calm Fans

Wootak posted an apology on Instagram, but his tone angered fans further:

“All you kpop Stan’s freaking out rn, get your facts straight. I am not hating or attacking Jennie, simply telling a story I HEARD. It was not bashing but simply repeating it because the topic was how dark the K-pop industry can be.”

The podcast’s official account also issued a statement, claiming the clip was taken out of context from paid bonus content. However, fans criticized their excuses:

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“He literally said he saw a video. He didn’t mention allegedly or there’s a conspiracy. He said my friend who’s a BMW heir showed me a video. Outright lying and trying to act victim.”

“Apologising by making a joke abt streaming as retribution??? You sur shamed and lied on women just for some clicks on a dead podcast.”*

Calls for Legal Action

Fans urged YG Entertainment and EDAM Entertainment (IU’s agency) to sue the podcast. Many highlighted the damage such rumors could cause to the artists’ reputations:

“Both IU and Jennie should sue these jobless people.”

“Y’all on this podcast better get sued by IU and Jennie’s company.”

Others criticized the hosts for targeting only female idols:

“Why they only mention FEMALES for me this is just a case of being sexist & misogyny spreading false rumors about IU and Jennie.”

This isn’t the first time K-pop stars have faced unfounded rumors. Earlier in 2025, a former YG Entertainment employee leaked old videos of BLACKPINK members using racial slurs, stirring debates on cultural sensitivity in K-pop.

Meanwhile, Jennie has been busy with her solo career. Her new song “Like Jennie” faced plagiarism accusations, but composer Pritam defended her, stating similarities were coincidental.

As of now, neither Jennie nor IU have publicly responded to the podcast’s claims. Fans continue to demand accountability, with hashtags like #SueAboveTheInfluence trending on social media.

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