BLACKPINK’s Jennie faced an unfortunate incident of racism while attending Paris Fashion Week on October 1st, where she was representing Chanel as an official ambassador.

Jennie turned heads at the event with her blonde hair and warm greetings toward several global celebrities. However, an uncomfortable moment was caught on video when American actress Margaret Qualley (born in 1994) hugged Jennie, then touched her blonde hair and asked, “Is your hair real?” Jennie calmly responded that it wasn’t, to which Margaret added, “It looks real.”

This interaction has sparked outrage among international fans, who criticized Qualley’s behavior as racist. They argue that questioning the authenticity of blonde hair on an Asian person like Jennie plays into racial stereotypes, as blonde hair is not typically associated with East Asians. Many are calling for an apology from Margaret Qualley, though no statement has been made so far.

Jennie’s Solo Comeback and Achievements

• Jennie is set to make her solo comeback on October 11th with her upcoming digital single titled ‘Mantra’.
• She recently became the first Korean female solo artist to receive Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for her collaboration with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp on the song ‘One Of The Girls’.
• BLACKPINK is also gearing up for a full group comeback, with a world tour planned for 2025.

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