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By Woo Da-bin
BLACKPINK member Jennie has spoken candidly about the challenges of being on stage, especially the frequent injuries that have hampered her ability to perform to her fullest ability.
Jennie made an appearance on Dua Lipa's BBC podcast on Friday to talk about her life and career.
Recalling the early days of her career in K-pop, Jennie said "I started off as a rapper when I first debuted. But gradually, I realized that I enjoyed singing far more than I did rapping, which was a little bewildering at first. There were times when I experienced total burnout and wanted to step away from the mic."
She also offered a reflection on her career as an Idol star, saying "I felt I was being shoehorned into expressing just one side of myself. Because of that, I felt hesitant about fully expressing myself creatively later on." She added, "I want to break down more barriers for the sake of those around me. I now believe there's nothing wrong with being myself and that I'm not being held to a specific standard."
In response to the recent controversy surrounding her "lazy" attitude while dancing on stage, Jennie explained "I've been dealing with reoccurring injuries and it's been very stressful. I make mistakes more often than my group mates, where I fall over and hurt myself. But I know some fans are disappointed because it looks like I'm not trying very hard on stage."
She added, "I didn't have good control over my body. I've learned to take better care of myself physically since the pandemic, and I want to let the fans know that I'm still in the process of learning more about what I can and can't do."
Jennie has been traveling the world to meet global fans as part of BLACKPINK's ongoing world tour. She has also starred in the HBO drama series "The Idol" making her acting debut.
Woo Da-bin (ekqls0642@hankookilbo.com) is a reporter at The Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times. This article, previously published in The Hankook Ilbo, has been translated as part of a news-sharing program.
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