Numerous People Face Major Prison Sentence Over BLACKPINK Jennie’s Viral “Explicit Video”

Millions of people saw the recent viral “wardrobe malfunction” video appearing to show BLACKPINK’s Jennie exposed — and a large number of viewers could be looking at criminal charges.

The 2026 Summer Sonic clip in question divided the internet last week after some fans argued that the video showed a genuine “nip slip,” while others alleged that the footage was misleading and may have been edited using AI.

“Nip Slip?” BLACKPINK Jennie’s Viral Summer Sonic Wardrobe Malfunction Divides The Internet

In just half a day, the video spread rapidly across social media, racking up 12.5 million views. Days later, Jennie’s agency OA Entertainment issued a stern statement of legal action against those found “maliciously editing or re-processing the artist’s physical features” as well as “distributing specific photos or video clips.”

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— OA (@oddatelier) August 18, 2026

Now, Korean outlet Law Talk News reports that anyone who shared the “explicit video” could face serious punishment, whether the footage is real or not.

[The original poster] could be punished under Article 14 of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes for filming or distributing the material against the victim’s will, carrying a penalty of up to seven years in prison or a fine of up to ₩50.0 million KRW (about $35,900 USD).

— Law Talk News

If the perpetrator were found to have posted the video for profit or to farm views, they could face an “enhanced sentence of at least three years’ imprisonment.”

Meanwhile, even those who simply reshared the video through messaging apps and online communities face the same maximum seven-year sentence as the original poster, and people who saved the video for personal viewing without sharing it aren’t in the clear either.

The law provides that simply viewing, storing, or possessing false video content can be punished by up to three years in prison or a fine of up to ₩30.0 million KRW (about $21,500 USD)… If the video remains on a person’s smartphone or computer at this very moment, that person could be considered to be committing the offense continuously in real time.

— Law Talk News

And if those who only commented on the video think they’re safe, they can think again, according to legal journalist Son Soo Hyung. Mocking the video or leaving comments that “cause sexual humiliation” could lead to up to two years in prison or a fine of up to ₩20.0 million KRW (about $14,400 USD).

What if someone claims they only clicked the video out of curiosity? According to Son Soo Hyung, excuses like these are unlikely to hold up under scrutiny from investigators. In its notice, OA Entertainment stated that it is already “collecting evidence” and “actively pursuing civil and criminal legal complaints.”

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