Introduction

Jennie (제니), born Kim Jennie (김제니) on January 16, 1996, in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, is a singer and rapper best known as a member of BLACKPINK, a K-pop girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2016.

As the group's main rapper and one of its vocalists, she is recognized for her rhythmic delivery, distinctive vocal tone and confident stage presence. Alongside BLACKPINK, she has developed a solo career combining pop, hip-hop and R&B, establishing a personal artistic identity that also extends into the worlds of fashion and luxury.

Career

Jennie spent part of her childhood in Auckland, New Zealand, where she studied for several years and learned English. Returning to South Korea in 2010, she joined YG Entertainment and underwent nearly six years of training. On August 8, 2016, she officially debuted with BLACKPINK, which quickly became one of the most internationally successful K-pop groups.

On November 12, 2018, she became the first BLACKPINK member to launch a solo career with the single SOLO. She also expanded into entertainment and made her acting debut in 2023 in the American television series The Idol, credited as Jennie Ruby Jane. That same year, she founded her own label, ODD ATELIER, to develop her individual projects while continuing her activities with BLACKPINK.

In March 2025, she released her first studio album, Ruby, in collaboration with Columbia Records. The project emphasized her creative independence and explored a variety of musical influences, featuring collaborations with Doechii, Dua Lipa and Childish Gambino. In August 2026, she continued this artistic development with the EP Fallen Angel, following a series of performances at major international music festivals.

Did You Know?

  • Background: Jennie was born in Seongnam and spent approximately five years of her childhood in New Zealand.
  • Languages: she speaks Korean and English and also has some knowledge of Japanese.
  • Instruments: she plays the guitar, piano and flute.
  • Artistic identity: Jennie Ruby Jane is a name she developed during childhood and has also used for her acting career.
  • Personal label: she founded ODD ATELIER in 2023 to support her individual creative projects.
  • Official accounts: Instagram · YouTube · TikTok.