Jennie's shocking handshake with Tame Impala, criticized, social media simultaneously called Dua Lipa

Despite possessing great media attraction, the handshake between Jennie and the "music wizard" Tame Impala in the "Dracula" remix is facing a wave of harsh criticism from fans.

Recently, Jennie (BlackPink) has officially launched a remix of the song Dracula – Tame Impala's hit release in 2025. However, contrary to expectations of an explosive super product, this combination pushed the female idol into the center of negative debates across social media platforms.

When disruption becomes "out of tune"

As soon as the mix hit the shelves, the music loving community reacted violently. Most people think that Jennie's voice is completely "out of place", does not add value to the original, and even breaks the perfect structure of the song.

On X (Twitter), a harsh viewer commented: "Jennie's voice sounds extremely out of tune and out of tune compared to the background music. It seems that the production team was in too much of a hurry when they didn't edit the harmonies so that her voice blended into the song. This is really a mess that was done sloppily."

Many freelance experts and loyal audiences of psychedelic music believe that Jennie's signature Hip-hop and R&B style is "water and fire" when placed next to Tame Impala's dreamy, contemplative music. Instead of trying to show off her singing technique, the audience thinks that Jennie should focus on her knack for Rap – which can create a different accent rather than trying to blend her voice into a musical space that does not belong to her.

Wrong choice or ill-calculated risk?

Besides the comments aimed at the expertise, many people expressed regret for Tame Impala. A part of the group's long-time fans think that they should choose artists with similar musical mindsets such as Dua Lipa or Ariana Grande to make remixes.

"I don't hate Jennie, but she doesn't contribute anything to the depth of this song. This can't be called a true remix," one account shared. There were even more extreme responses: "As a fan of Tame Impala, I consider this the worst decision of their career. I'm going to pretend this mix never existed."

Waiting for the return of BlackPink's "empire"

In fact, since leaving YG Entertainment to form Odd Atelier and sign with Columbia Records, Jennie has made great strides in her international career. From the single Mantra (2024) to her debut solo album Ruby (2025), she constantly tried her hand at big names such as Kali Uchis or Childish Gambino. In particular, her solo performance at Coachella 2025 has helped her affirm her status as a "Global Icon".

However, the stumble named Dracula shows that the pressure from the public's expectations for Jennie is huge. Currently, the attention of fans is focusing on February 27, 2026 – the time when BlackPink officially reunites with the mini album DEADLINE. The album consists of 5 songs, including the hit JUMP, which promises to be the strongest response of Jennie in particular and BlackPink in general after the recent noise.

Whether praise or criticize, it is undeniable that the name Jennie has always been a "magnet" that attracts the media. The Dracula remix, although controversial, is still spreading at a rapid pace, proving the undeniable influence of the world's top girl group member.

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