BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Collaboration Announcement Hit With Scathing Criticism

BLACKPINK Jisoo‘s collaboration announcement has triggered major backlash.

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo | @sooyaaa__/Instagram

Jisoo recently sparked excitement with a collaboration teaser.

𝐴 𝑑𝑢𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟 pic.twitter.com/QqERRz5GmT

— BLISSOO (@officialBLISSOO) October 5, 2025

After a lot of speculations, many people’s predictions were right as the collaboration between Jisoo and Zayn was announced.

𝑡𝑤𝑜 𝑣𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠, 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑜𝑟𝑏𝑖𝑡.
𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑜𝑜𝑛 pic.twitter.com/zvTAaqjxMC

— BLISSOO (@officialBLISSOO) October 6, 2025

When the photo was officially released, there was a lot of criticism regarding the poster. Many thought it looked like basic editing skills, which made it look unprofessional, and some even doubted if it was done with both together, rather than just photoshopping two images together.

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Yet, some of the hate also turned personal and scathing, with some criticizing Jisoo’s vocals and claiming she wants “Western validation.”

well we know who gonna be doing the singing at least https://t.co/LJ0IMpR8Se

— greg heffley (@knjeIite) October 6, 2025

We already know who’s not serving vocals in that song https://t.co/52Qb2BHJGM pic.twitter.com/1AiygsLVrB

— hinata (@bluebvrriesss) October 5, 2025

Blackpink ❌
Western artist ass licker✅ https://t.co/PSIdlXPqdE pic.twitter.com/zwx1lUkjIL

— ˖ (@toxicfreeezone) October 6, 2025

Isn’t this what their fans call desperate for western validation? https://t.co/YoVon3qWBz

— bri✨ (@glossythv) October 6, 2025

Fans believe that the hatred is coming from outside, as it seems like many BLACKPINK and One Direction fans are excited for the collaboration.

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