The reported wardrobe malfunction prompted mixed reactions online, with several fans defending Jennie and asking others not to sensationalise the moment. One fan questioned why a female performer’s wardrobe mishap should become controversial, writing that it was “a totally normal situation” and urging people to “leave my girl alone.” Another fan criticised those repeatedly sharing the footage, asking how appropriate it was to circulate something that happened unintentionally on stage. However, not everyone was sympathetic. One social media user questioned whether Jennie was aware of the outfit issue, while another asked why she “don’t wear nipple tape at all,” reflecting the criticism and speculation surrounding her stage styling.