Jennie of BLACKPINK is facing mixed reactions online following a viral interaction with influencer Harry Daniels during Coachella 2026.

The moment began when Daniels—known for approaching celebrities in public and singing their own songs in intentionally awkward ways—filmed a clip with Jennie at the festival. As with many of his videos, the interaction quickly gained traction across social media platforms after being reposted widely.

📸260413 Harry Daniels IG update with #JENNIE pic.twitter.com/i6qIMEpVHa

— JENNIE NEWS (@NEWSJENNlE) April 12, 2026

However, the situation took a negative turn when some online users began leaving body-shaming comments directed at Jennie, with particular focus on her appearance. Shortly after the backlash escalated, the video was removed, sparking speculation that Jennie’s team had intervened and pressured Daniels to take it down.

Addressing the controversy on his podcast, Daniels provided his side of the story. He revealed that Jennie’s manager had initially asked whether the video would be submitted to brand partner Revolve for approval before posting. Daniels admitted that he typically maintains full control over his content and chose to upload the clip without waiting for clearance.

so her team really told him to delete that video she is the most insecure idol i have ever seen lmao pic.twitter.com/J0xTb0ZTjs

— sʜᴀɪ (@thvkolawyerr) April 22, 2026

According to Daniels, he was later contacted—approximately a day after posting—and asked to remove the video. While he said he felt “heartbroken” about taking it down, he ultimately agreed out of respect for Jennie and to avoid damaging professional relationships, particularly those involving brand collaborations.

🚨 Jennie and her PR team asked influencer Harry Daniels and forcing him to delete a video of her and her big feets after it sparked diverse criticism.

— According to some, this shows how insecure she is as she couldn’t edit herself the way she usually does. pic.twitter.com/KIHe1MqlBZ

— KFlop Net (@KFloopNet) April 22, 2026

“unbothered idgaf queen” but she made the tiktoker who filmed her unedited at coachella to delete his video bc her chronically online ass was embarrassed of her big foot 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/nee0sVp1Ts

— kyo 🥂 (@maintopduo) April 22, 2026

He also emphasized that this situation was unusual compared to his typical experiences, where he is generally free to post content without restrictions.

The explanation, however, has not fully calmed the online debate. Some critics have directed their frustration toward Jennie and her team, accusing them of overstepping or attempting to control public perception. Others have defended the artist, arguing that the request for prior approval was reasonable—especially given the involvement of a commercial partner and the potential for negative commentary.

harry daniels tried shading alison and jennie in a passive aggressive way, is wining that he ignored alison, posted the video without approval, gets asked to delete it, and I’m the only one who posted a comment about it and bro then liked every comment besides mine 🫪 pic.twitter.com/SNVadHt5VY

— McGuffy (@mcguffyy) April 22, 2026

Many observers also pointed out that the controversy might have been avoided entirely if the initial request for approval had been followed. From that perspective, the situation highlights the growing tension between influencer culture—where spontaneity and immediacy are valued—and the more controlled environment of celebrity branding and image management.

As discussions continue, the incident underscores how quickly viral moments can shift from lighthearted content to controversy, particularly when public scrutiny and online behavior intersect.