- By Swati Singh
- Wed, 02 Apr 2025 01:53 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
BLACKPINK is facing backlash after videos emerged of members Rose, Jennie, and Lisa using a racial slur during pre-debut auditions. The clips sparked widespread outrage on social media. The controversy began when a former YG Entertainment employee threatened to reveal sensitive info about major Kpop agencies. Do you know, this ex-employee is the same leaker who released BLACKPINK’s Jennie and BTS member V’s romantic date photos?Although the photos were not officially confirmed, they appeared to suggest a close relationship between the two. Despite the mounting evidence, neither BTS' agency, BIGHIT Music, nor BLACKPINK’s agency, YG Entertainment, ever publicly confirmed the relationship, leaving fans to continue speculating about the nature of V and Jennie's relationship.
there’s no denying she’s jennie (and he’s taehyung) ☺️ taennie paris date, what a night! pic.twitter.com/JVBqnofMZM
— ᵛ ⱼ (@taennietalk) July 12, 2023
What is the BLACKPINK N-word Controversy?
The Kpop world has been embroiled in controversy following the emergence of pre-debut footage showcasing three members of the globally renowned girl group BLACKPINK - Jennie, Lisa and Rosé - using the N-word. These videos, which have been circulating online, were allegedly leaked by a former employee of YG Entertainment, the talent agency responsible for managing BLACKPINK's career. The leaked footage has predictably sparked a firestorm of reactions among fans and the general public, with some calling for the group's cancellation and others rushing to their defense.
all 3 grew up as fluent English speakers so I don’t wanna hear any excuses https://t.co/bqBZwX69lI
— saki ౨ৎ (@1ovesaki) March 30, 2025
Who is the YG Leaker?
A mysterious figure, operating under the pseudonym "YG Leaker," has sent shockwaves through the Kpop community by creating a Discord channel and sharing a damning indictment of YG Entertainment, one of the industry's most prominent talent agencies. In their inaugural message, the whistleblower revealed that their motivation for coming forward stemmed from a deeply personal and painful experience - being terminated from their position at YG Entertainment. This event apparently unleashed a torrent of anger, resentment and betrayal, prompting the individual to seek revenge by exposing the company's alleged dark underbelly.
The YG Leaker's claims are particularly disturbing as they describe a workplace culture marred by pervasive harassment, racial discrimination and gender bias, creating a toxic environment that is detrimental to the well-being of employees.