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Blackpink's Jennie drew comparisons to Ariana Grande online after a surprise guest appearance at The Weeknd’s "After Hours Til Dawn" concert in Goyang, near Seoul, where a moment at the end of their duet went viral on social media.
Jennie joined The Weeknd on stage at Goyang Stadium to perform their collaboration "One of the Girls" live together for the first time.
As the song closed, The Weeknd freestyled the outro and shouted "Sing" toward Jennie.
She did not sing. Instead, she turned to the audience, thanked them, and ended the performance.
The exchange quickly spread across social media and prompted debate among fans and critics.
Some online commenters compared the moment with The Weeknd's past collaborations with Grande, including live performances of "Save Your Tears."
They said that when Grande receives a similar unscripted cue, she typically responds with an improvised vocal run or a high whistle note. Some critics used the comparison to claim that Jennie was reluctant to sing beyond her set lines.
Some argued that the comparison was unfair, saying "One of the Girls" was structured to end with The Weeknd's outro.
Neither Jennie nor The Weeknd has publicly commented on the online debate.
Whatever the reaction, the appearance carried personal significance for Jennie. She first attended The Weeknd’s Seoul concert as a fan in 2018.
The song itself recently passed one billion streams on Spotify, a milestone Jennie has celebrated.
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