28-6-2023 (MANILA) Filipino internet sensation Rowena Padua has recently risen to fame for her striking resemblance to BLACKPINK member Jennie. With nearly 710,000 followers on TikTok and a growing fanbase, Padua has become a sensation in her own right. Netizens praise her for capturing Jennie’s unique sense of world-weariness, and she has been receiving numerous collaboration offers from various brands.
Hailing from the Philippines, Rowena Padua caught the public’s attention for her resemblance to Jennie, and she currently boasts 709,000 followers on TikTok, including several BLACKPINK fans. Netizens have lauded her facial features, including her captivating eyes, petite and adorable button nose, and a slightly oval-shaped face, which bear a striking similarity to Jennie’s.
Even her exuding aura of sophisticated world-weariness is reminiscent of the K-pop star. Curious about her resemblance to Jennie, Rowena Padua occasionally imitates Jennie’s fashion style and signature pout in her selfies, creating an uncanny resemblance.
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In recent years, many internet personalities have attempted to ride the wave of BLACKPINK’s popularity through imitation, but most have faced criticism for their forced and contrived efforts. However, Rowena Padua stands out as one of the few individuals who has managed to win the hearts of fans with her convincing resemblance.
Discussions among Korean netizens on various online forums have praised her, with comments such as, “I was prepared to criticize before clicking, but after seeing her, I realized she really does resemble Jennie,” highlighting that, aside from her eyes, almost her entire face bears a 90% similarity to Jennie’s. Fans also hope that she will share makeup and styling tutorials, taking advantage of her resemblance to the K-pop idol.
