Red Velvet's Wendy and BLACKPINK's Jennie are taking legal action over online abuse targeting their bodies and appearances. Wendy’s agency said it will respond to defamatory posts and future malicious content after concern over her slimmer figure escalated into disparaging speculation. Jennie’s agency said it will pursue legal action against a video that spread rapidly after her Summer Sonic 2026 performance and was suspected of being AI-manipulated.
Wendy, left, and Jennie / Xportsnews
Red Velvet's Wendy and BLACKPINK's Jennie are taking legal action as malicious online content targeting their appearances and bodies raises fresh concerns over the increasingly invasive scrutiny faced by female K-pop stars.
Wendy recently drew attention online following appearances at Red Velvet's fan concert and in fan cams of the group's new song "Surfin Boy." Her noticeably slimmer figure prompted some fans to express concern about her health.
But the discussion soon went beyond expressions of concern, with posts scrutinizing specific parts of her body and making disparaging comments about her appearance. Unverified and malicious speculation also began circulating online.
