Interpretations Of BLACKPINK Jennie’s Lyrics About Women And Sexuality Gain Attention

Netizens interpreted the lyrics in their own way.

Koreaboo

October 11th, 2024

BLACKPINK Jennie’s lyrics about women and sexuality have gained attention.

On October 11 (KST), Jennie released her song “Mantra.”

During the song, the lyrics that Jennie was credited as a writer and composer…

Jennie is credited as a writer and composer for MANTRA! SHE IS JUST SO TALENTED! 🩵 pic.twitter.com/eu7MrA4Fbd

— 젠바🙈💕 (@blackpinkbabo) October 11, 2024

Gained a lot of attention from fans, even within the first few seconds. One of the first lines is, “Pretty girls packed in a Defender, know I’ma defend her, never let her catch no stray.”

Netizens quickly praised the idol for sharing that Jennie’s lyrics speak about protecting women and defending them, which many thought include not dragging women for things, many of which she had seemingly experienced during her time as an idol.

" Pretty girls packed in a Defender, know i’ma defend her, never let her catch no stray "

JENNIE said pretty girls don’t drag women on internet, pretty girls don’t do slutshaming, body shaming, and pretty girls defend women. LEARN FROM MOTHER

MANTRA OUT NOW… pic.twitter.com/gICJfxnQe0

— Cia. (@GENlUSJN) October 11, 2024

JENNIE said pretty girls don’t drag women on internet, pretty girls don’t do slutshaming, body shaming, and pretty girls defend women. LEARN FROM MOTHER

— mobi (@misoowe) October 11, 2024

제니가 이시대 여성들한테 러브콜보내는거잖아
어떤고민을 안고 살아가는지 알고 가끔은 실컷 놀아버리는 것도 필요하다고 어떤모습이든 바보같지않다고 그리고 그 옆에는 항상 여자들이 함께할거라고
여성들에게 필요한건 자아검열이 아니라 [자신을 돌보는 것, 있는 그대로 사랑해주는 것]이라고 pic.twitter.com/DJkR6ZUHDx

— ㄷㄱ (@oehtchoi) October 11, 2024

Jennie is sending a message of support to women of this generation. She acknowledges the struggles they face and emphasizes that sometimes it’s necessary to just have fun and let go. She reassures that no matter what they look like, they are never foolish, and that women will always stand by each other. What women need is not self-censorship, but taking care of themselves and loving themselves just as they are.

— @oehtchoi/X

If that wasn’t enough, another line that caught the attention of fans was, “This that pretty-girl mantra, she’s that stunna, make you wanna swing both ways.”

Many interpreted in in the context of sexuality, and thought that even though she’s a K-Pop idol, in a country where views sexuality can still be very traditional, Jennie was speaking about bisexuality. In particular, the song was released on October 11 (KST) which is also “National Coming Out Day.”

ARE WE ALL GAY NOW JENNIE?? 👀

MANTRA OUT NOW#제니야_만트라_좋트라 #PRETTY_GIRL_JENNIE pic.twitter.com/AZZoKfvwrp

— ‘ (@sunnysunlisa) October 11, 2024

HOLD ON MISS RUBY JANE HOLD OOOOON- pic.twitter.com/I433OdG7HJ

— ria (@rosiesbitchxx) October 11, 2024

"this that pretty girl mantra, she's that stunna, makes you wanna swing both ways" SHE SAID BI RIGHTS!!!!! ✊🏻😭😭😭😭

MANTRA OUT NOW#제니야_만트라_좋트라 #PRETTY_GIRL_JENNIE pic.twitter.com/F8iudDSGoR

— sia ❄️ | fan (@lalisalovemme) October 11, 2024

You can read more about the song below.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Praised For Her Sexy Physique And Proportions Following Body-Shaming

Source: JENNIE/YouTube