Jennie
Jennie (제니), born Jennie Kim on January 16, 1996, is the rare K-pop star whose solo career hits with the same force as her group work. After moving from South Korea to New Zealand as a child and returning to audition for YG Entertainment in 2010, she debuted with BLACKPINK in August 2016 and immediately became one of the defining faces of the group's global rise.
Her solo lane has never felt like a side project. 2018 single "SOLO" became the first music video by a Korean female soloist to cross one billion YouTube views, while later releases kept raising the ceiling. "You & Me" topped the Billboard Global Excl. US chart in 2023. "Spot!" with ZICO gave her another Korean number one in 2024. Then Ruby, released through ODD ATELIER and Columbia Records in March 2025, sold one million copies worldwide and produced the Billboard Global 200 standouts "Mantra" and "Like Jennie."
Jennie also sits at the center of fashion's K-pop power shift. She remains one of Chanel's most important global ambassadors, and her business move into ODD ATELIER turned her from idol-star talent into operator. Add her acting debut in HBO's The Idol, and the picture is clear: Jennie is not just one quarter of BLACKPINK. She is one of the clearest models for how a Korean pop star can scale music, luxury, and authorship at the same time.
Gallery
Discography
Brand Partnerships
Other Credits
Fans Also Ask
What is Jennie's real name and background?
What is Jennie's debut solo album?
What records has Jennie set as a solo artist?
What acting role has Jennie taken on?
What luxury brands does Jennie represent?
Latest Articles
Jennie Made 23.8 Billion Won Through OA. The Solo-Label Case Is Real.
Jennie took 23.8 billion won from OA Entertainment in two years, giving K-pop a hard number for what a top solo label can generate outside the major agency system.
Jennie and Tame Impala's Dracula Remix Hits New Billboard Peaks
Jennie and Tame Impala's Dracula remix climbed to No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on the Billboard Global 200, giving both artists a new crossover high point.
AKMU, Xdinary Heroes, and TWS Join Summer Sonic 2026 as K-Pop's Festival Footprint Keeps Growing
Summer Sonic 2026 has added AKMU, Xdinary Heroes, and TWS, giving the festival one of its strongest Korean lineups yet alongside Jennie, LE SSERAFIM, and BABYMONSTER.
Jennie Makes TIME100 2026. That Global Influence Is Real.
Jennie landed on TIME's 2026 TIME100 list in the Artists category, a prestige signal that confirms her crossover reach now extends well beyond K-pop fandom.
BTS Lands Artist of the Year as 2026 AMAs Go Big on K-Pop
BTS leads a stacked 2026 AMAs K-pop field with an Artist of the Year nomination, while BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, aespa, TWICE, and more dominate the genre races.
Ji Ye-eun and Vata Confirm Relationship After Dating Reports
Ji Ye-eun and dancer Vata confirmed their relationship on April 13, turning a fast-moving report into a clean, agency-backed K-culture headline.
Jennie Is Ray-Ban's New Global Ambassador. This Fit Was Obvious.
Jennie is Ray-Ban's new global brand ambassador, giving the heritage eyewear label one of K-pop's most naturally bankable fashion figures.
IVE's Wonyoung Is Now the Face of Miu Miu Beauty in Japan and South Korea
IVE's Jang Wonyoung has been named the beauty ambassador for Miu Miu in Japan and South Korea, fronting the Miutine Eau de Parfum campaign. The April 2026 appointment deepens a four-year relationship with the Italian house. Emma Corrin serves as Miutine's global face; Wonyoung takes the dedicated Japan and Korea role.
Lisa Makes History as the First K-Pop Artist With a Las Vegas Residency
Lisa announces VIVA LA LISA, a four-show residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in November 2026, making her the first K-pop artist to perform a Las Vegas residency.
Jennie Makes History as First Female K-Pop Soloist With Multiple RIAA Platinum Singles
Jennie becomes the first female K-pop soloist with two RIAA Platinum singles after Like Jennie is certified Platinum in the United States.
K-Pop Takes Over Lollapalooza 2026: Jennie Headlines, aespa and (G)I-DLE Join Lineup
Jennie headlines Lollapalooza 2026 as a solo artist, joined by aespa, (G)I-DLE, and CORTIS for the biggest K-pop showing in the festival's history. Tickets go on sale March 19.
K-Pop Is Selling Noodles Now. And It’s Working.
aespa, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, BOYNEXTDOOR, and BTS Jin are now the faces of Korea’s biggest food brands. Korean food exports hit $13.62 billion in 2025, and the K-pop ambassador strategy is the driving force.