Netizens showers bipolar reactions on BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s pre-debut vocals in a leaked clip

Jisoo from the famous Korean pop group BLACKPINK has been facing dilemma post the release of a pre-debut vocal cover video. Multiple videos of BLACKPINK members playing different songs were released on March 30. These videos were probably taken as part of the group’s trainee assessments under YG Entertainment. There was a warning that further private information from other major K-pop agencies will soon be made public following the purported leak by a former YG employee.

The controversy began when Jisoo’s film and other members’ footage led to claims that the group used racial epithets during their pre-debut performances.

One of the leaked videos included Jisoo performing a version of Nicki Minaj’s popular song, “Right By My Side.”Both fans and non-fans have had strong reactions to the video. Supporters of BLACKPINK have commended Jisoo’s unadulterated skill, especially her vocal prowess and her attempt to accurately pronounce the English songs despite being Korean.

Her raw images have also won over fans, who have praised her performance’s genuineness and inherent attractiveness. However, some critics have questioned her vocal prowess, suggesting that her singing abilities may not have been sufficient for her to make her idol debut at the time.