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A music producer who worked on BLACKPINK Jennie’s recent track is under fire after making a comment that many fans found disrespectful towards the K-pop group TWICE. What started as a discussion about musical similarities between the two artists quickly spiraled into a bigger issue, leading to online backlash, fan debates, and demands for accountability.
The whole thing began when fans noticed that Jennie’s solo song Like JENNIE and a recent track by TWICE seemed to share a few stylistic or beat-related similarities. BLINKs (BLACKPINK’s fans) suggested that TWICE might have copied parts of the beat, while ONCEs (TWICE’s fans) pushed back, pointing out that Jennie’s own song used samples and wasn’t entirely original either. This back-and-forth sparked a wider discussion online about originality, sampling, and inspiration in K-pop music.
But things took a more heated turn when Jaxxtone, one of the producers of Like JENNIE, decided to respond to a fan post that was talking about the possible use of samples in the song. Rather than offering a clear or respectful reply, he posted, “I made Like JENNIE who the f*ck is TWICE lol.” That one sentence triggered a wave of anger across fandoms and among general K-pop fans. People were upset—not just because he dismissed TWICE, but because of how rude and unnecessary the comment felt. Many saw it as a moment where professionalism was completely tossed aside.
What could have been an opportunity to clear up misunderstandings or offer insight into the production process instead turned into a source of tension. Fans accused Jaxxtone of adding fuel to the fire and showing blatant disrespect toward another artist, especially one as established and respected as TWICE. People argued that someone working with such a major name like Jennie should be more cautious about their public statements.
After the backlash grew, Jaxxtone’s account went private. But by that point, the internet had already done its thing—screenshots of the comment were everywhere. Fans across Twitter, TikTok, and other platforms began demanding an apology, with some even calling on JYP Entertainment (TWICE’s agency) to step in and respond to the situation.
As of now, Jaxxtone hasn’t issued any public apology or statement. But the damage seems to have been done. The incident has sparked larger conversations about how those involved in the K-pop industry—especially producers, choreographers, stylists, and others working behind the scenes—carry a certain level of responsibility. When you’re closely tied to a high-profile idol, what you say online matters, and careless or dismissive remarks can lead to unnecessary conflicts between fandoms that are already passionate and protective of their favorite groups.