Singer UMI faces backlash for a TikTok video (X/@jennieaceitgirl)
Entertainment News: Singer UMI faces backlash after interacting with a fan account shipping BTS's V and BLACKPINK's Jennie, leading to accusations of clout-chasing and a passionate defense. American singer UMI found herself at the center of a K-Pop storm after posting a TikTok video lip-syncing to BLACKPINK's Jennie's song "Love Hangover," sparking a debate among fans and accusations of fueling dating rumors between Jennie and BTS's V
The controversy began when UMI, who previously collaborated with BTS's V (Taehyung) on the song "wherever u r," posted a TikTok video of herself lip-syncing to Jennie's "Love Hangover". While many fans enjoyed the video and praised UMI's support for Jennie's music, some viewers interpreted it as a subtle nod to the long-rumored relationship between Jennie and V. These rumors have persisted since 2022, fueled by alleged leaked photos and public sightings, though neither YG Entertainment nor BigHit Music has ever confirmed the relationship.
OMG UMI LIKES LOVE HANGOVER BY JENNIE 🥹 pic.twitter.com/SQ9NKppaQo
— gi ᴼᴬ 🐻ྀིྀིྀིྀིྀིྀིྀིྀི (@jennieaceitgirl) February 9, 2025
The situation escalated when UMI responded with emojis to a comment from a fan account dedicated to shipping Jennie and V. This seemingly innocuous interaction was perceived by some as UMI endorsing the dating rumors and attempting to gain popularity (clout-chasing) by capitalizing on the controversy. This prompted a barrage of criticism and accusations, with some fans even resorting to hateful comments.
Faced with mounting backlash, UMI took to TikTok to clarify her intentions and defend herself against the accusations. She emphasized that she had no intention of getting involved in the personal lives of the artists and her video was solely meant to celebrate the song rather than to circulate misunderstandings. UMI stated that she only intended to show appreciation for Jennie's music. She interpreted the fan's comment about "knowing how to choose" as a reference to good music taste, which is why she responded with emojis. UMI further expressed her disappointment that music and collaboration were being reduced to drama and speculation about personal relationships, stressing that creativity should be about sharing and appreciating art rather than fueling unnecessary division.
Amid the controversy, many fans came to UMI's defense, calling out those who had sent her hate1. They argued that she had done nothing wrong and should not have to justify herself for simply enjoying and promoting another artist's music1. Some criticized the toxic behavior within fandom spaces, questioning why certain fans were so quick to attack her over an unrelated issue.
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