Fans Hilariously React to BLACKPINK’s Jennie Being Recognized by Foreign Locals in ‘My Name is Gabriel’

On October 4, 2024, the 14th episode of My Name is Gabriel premiered, featuring none other than BLACKPINK’s Jennie. This unique show transports South Korean celebrities to a new country, where they assume a different identity for 72 hours. In this episode, the BLACKPINK member found herself in a quaint town in Italy, stepping into the role of Maria—the proprietor of a beloved homestay.

Episode 14 picked up right where episode 13 left off, showcasing the moment when the K-pop star was recognized by three guests she was sent to pick up. Throughout the journey, she attempted to convince them she was indeed Maria. Upon arriving at the homestay, the three men debated her true identity, questioning if she was really the idol from BLACKPINK.

As the K-pop artist approached the guests to inquire if they needed anything, one of them directly asked if she was a member of BLACKPINK. He mentioned having seen her face on a poster in his sister’s bedroom. Another guest chimed in, saying,

“Are you sure you don’t sing? Something like BLACKPINK IN YOUR AREA?”

Jennie kept a straight face, adamantly denying her identity as the conversation progressed, eventually leaving in haste. Fans found the scene entertaining and shared their reactions on X, causing the clip to go viral. One fan humorously noted,

“She really don’t know how to lie”

Many fans joked about the 28-year-old rapper’s struggle to suppress her laughter. One exclaimed,

“This is so hilarious. And she’s trying so hard to look like she doesn’t know what they’re talking about. The face she made when he made the final move: ‘Blackpink in your area’. I loved it, Jennie! I’m super curious to see the answer.”another fan remarked.

“Jennie trying to pretend to be one of the locals,”said another fan.

“HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA when the whole point of the show is to put you in a place where people don’t know you so you can live the life of a stranger for 3 days then this still happened,”another fan observed.

Others humorously suggested that the My Name is Gabriel team should have sent the talented rapper to “outer space”since all four BLACKPINK members enjoy immense global fame.

“They keep suspecting Jennie because the sister of one of them is a fan and has a BLACKPINK poster in her room,”a fan commented.

“Jennie and BLACKPINK are so famous, the My Name Is Gabriel team should’ve sent her to outer space,”another amused fan stated.

“His sister must be crying and throwing fists at his brother because he met Jennie instead of her. If I were his sister, I would have pulled out his hair,”another fan joked.

More on BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s Recent Activities

On October 1, 2024, BLACKPINK’s Jennie announced her upcoming single titled Mantra, set to drop on October 11. This will mark her return to solo music a year after her last single, You & Me, which was released on October 6, 2023.

On September 9, 2024, Jennie secured a global partnership with Columbia Records. The upcoming track, Mantra, will be her first release under Columbia Records and her own company, ODDATELIER.

For those unfamiliar, the K-pop icon established her company on December 24, 2023, after dissolving her solo contract with YG Entertainment. However, she continues to be signed under YG Entertainment as a member of BLACKPINK according to the group contract.

In other exciting news, BLACKPINK’s Jennie made her runway debut at the Jacquemus’ 15th-anniversary fashion show in Capri, Italy, on June 10, 2024.

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