"That smile at no im not thinking bout no exes know they miss me"- Fans go wild as BLACKPINK's Jennie's MMA stage goes viral for unexpected reasons

On December 20, 2025, BLACKPINK’s Jennie delivered a solo performance at the 2025 MelOn Music Awards. She performed her tracks Seoul City, ZEN, and Like Jennie. The stage drew immediate attention and began trending across social media shortly after the broadcast.

Among the three performances, one specific moment from her performance of Like Jennie stood out to viewers when the 28-year-old rapper delivered the lyric,

"No, I'm not thinking 'bout no exes, know they miss me".

While saying the line, she looked toward the audience and gave a brief, playful smile. The expression quickly became the most talked-about part of the performance.

Clips of the moment spread rapidly online. Fans shared reactions across platforms and discussed the timing and delivery of the lyric.

The moment gained further attention as EXO member Kai, the rapper’s former boyfriend, was present in the audience of the awards ceremony. This detail added context for fans and intensified online discussions surrounding the performance.

Following the show, social media remained active with fans sharing clips from the performance and sharing their opinions about the moment and the performance over all. The brief smile during Like Jennie became a defining highlight of her MMA stage with one comment reading,

"That smile at no im not thinking bout no exes know they miss me part hahahah"

Fans continued to admire the moment during the performance. The subtle expression added an unexpected element to the performance, leaving fans both surprised and impressed.

Meanwhile, other fans praised the overall performance, saying the atmosphere of the awards ceremony shifted the moment Jennie stepped on stage. Many noted that the show felt noticeably more energized during her appearance.

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie stuns at MMA 2025 with ethereal stage, triple wins, and emotional Daesang acceptance speech

The BLACKPINK member appeared on stage dressed in white. Her performance opened with Jennie standing atop a tall, altar-like structure elevated above the stage. She was placed beneath a circular canopy. Long, translucent white fabric flowed down from the platform and extended outward, held by dancers positioned below.

She wore an all-white outfit with a sheer cape rested over her shoulders, featuring abstract black Korean calligraphy. The fabric draped over her head like a veil. Beneath it, she wore a white cropped top paired with high-waisted white shorts.

She went on to perform Seoul City, ZEN, and Like Jennie from her 2025 debut solo album Ruby. Later in the night, the rapper secured 3 major wins, including Record of the Year (Daesang), Top 10 (Bonsang) and Millions Top 10.

During her acceptance speech for the Record of the Year (Daesang) award at the 2025 MelOn Music Awards, the BLACKPINK member opened by expressing her gratitude for the honor. She reflected on the year, noting that it marked an important chapter in her career following the release of her first solo album.

“Hello, I’m Jennie. I just came down from the stage, so I’m still a little out of it. First of all, thank you so much for giving me such a big award. This year was very meaningful to me, with the release of my first album, and a lot of things happened. I think it’s really nice to be able to end the year happily like this."

She went on to thank her agency, OA, acknowledging the team's dedication extending her appreciation to the dancers who worked with her on stage.

"To everyone at our company, OA, are you watching? You all worked so hard, and I want to say that I love you. I also want to sincerely thank all of my staff, especially Cassidy, Eunjeong, and Ingyu, who made today’s stage possible. And I want to thank all 50 dancers as well."

Before concluding, the Mantra rapper spoke about her BLACKPINK members, saying she missed them and finished the speech thanking her fans for their continued support.

"I will continue to become Jennie who makes cool music. And I miss my members so, so much. Being here alone feels lonely. BLINKs, I always love you. Thank you."

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Viewers can stream the 2025 MelOn Music Awards online through the ceremony’s official YouTube channel (@MelonOfficial).

Edited by Adrija Chakraborty