Why Did Jennie Kim Abruptly Leave BLACKPINK’s Concert?

Jennie Kim Abruptly Leaves BLACKPINK‘s Concert During Born Pink Tour in Australia: YG Entertainment Reveals Reason; Jennie Apologizes on Social Media

BLACKPINK is currently captivating audiences around the world on their highly anticipated Born Pink World Tour. Following their incredible performance at Coachella earlier this year, the sensational K-pop girl band is now making their mark in Australia, enchanting fans in different cities across the country. However, during a recent concert, concerns arose among fans when Jennie Kim, one of the talented band members, momentarily left the stage mid-performance. To add to the worry, Jennie was also noticeably absent during the soundcheck preceding their Melbourne concert on June 11, 2023.

What happened at BLACKPINK’s Melbourne concert?

During the electrifying rendition of their chart-topping track ‘Lovesick Girls’ at the midway point of the concert, Jennie experienced a sudden onset of physical weakness, prompting her to exit the stage promptly for a much-needed recovery backstage. Jennie disclosed that her departure was due to her fragile immune system, which made her feel unwell. In an effort to alleviate any concerns, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé, the remaining members of BLACKPINK, took a moment to address the audience and assure them that Jennie was alright but had been feeling under the weather earlier in the day. They expressed their sadness over her absence, as Jennie had been eagerly looking forward to performing in Melbourne. The resilient trio proceeded to carry on with the concert, delivering an unforgettable performance despite Jennie’s temporary absence.

Jennie’s response:

Jennie’s health concerns have previously been brought to light, as she shared her experiences with Rolling Stone regarding her sickness after BLACKPINK’s 2020 tour. In her interview, she revealed that she had become both mentally and physically ill. Although she preferred to be vague about the details, she acknowledged that the fans worry about her, which is why she refrained from sharing too much. Jennie explained that during the initial three years following their debut, the group had relentlessly worked without taking breaks. Being in their early twenties at the time, their sleep patterns were disrupted, they weren’t eating properly, and Jennie herself wasn’t properly hydrating. After this intense period, they embarked on a year and a half-long tour, during which Jennie didn’t have a place to call home.

Rose, another member of BLACKPINK, spoke candidly about Jennie’s declining health and mentioned that Jennie was taking time to rest in order to preserve her strength for the main concert. Despite Jennie’s intention to push through the entire performance, she unfortunately had to step away from the stage midway due to feeling unwell, which surpassed her initial expectations.

Fans response