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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Blackpink's Jennie opens up on the personal message behind hit song like JENNIE: ‘Anyone who names themselves can…'
In a new interview with Elle Korea, Blackpink's Jennie peeled back the layers behind her hit track like JENNIE, offering fans a rare glimpse into the personal message behind the music. 'These days, the name 'Jennie' is heard here and there,' she said, addressing how her identity has become symbolic in pop culture. But when it comes to like JENNIE, she clarified: 'In like JENNIE, 'JENNIE' is just a pronoun. I made this song to convey the message that anyone who names themselves can love themselves and shine in their own way, and it was only used because my name is 'JENNIE'. I hope that everyone who sings this song will have that same feeling.' Blackpink's Jennie Jennie described the song as an anthem of confidence and healing: 'I gained confidence while singing this song. It's a song that resonates positively that even though the path I've walked so far has been difficult, I'm going in the right direction, and that I'm doing well.' Between solo projects and the launch of Blackpink's Deadline World Tour, Jennie has had little time to rest, but her creative spirit hasn't waned. Speaking about her solo album Ruby, she said, 'I learned and felt so many things while preparing for this solo full-length album. I felt that I had become a little stronger as I continued to bump into things and go through trial and error to increase the level of perfection.' That growth, she says, has only strengthened the group dynamic. 'Since the other members also went through their own journeys and came back, we understood each other more deeply and became a more flexible and mature team. I think this promotion will be really special for me and the members.' Deadline marks the group's return following their blockbuster Born Pink tour, which sold over 1.8 million tickets. The new stadium-only tour began on July 5 at Goyang Stadium in South Korea and spans 13 global cities — from New York and Paris to Tokyo and Hong Kong — before wrapping up in January 2026.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Such a privilege to...': Blackpink's Rose says they're the first K-pop girl band to perform in New York City
Blackpink, the popular K-pop girl band, marked their much-awaited reunion with their highly anticipated world tour, Deadline, on July 5 in Seoul after a nearly two-year hiatus. In July, the band performed shows in key cities such as Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, and New York. During the Saturday show of their Deadline World Tour in New York City, the band members got a little emotional and chatted between songs as the crowd cheered them on. Taking a moment to share their feelings with the fans, Blackpink's Rosé said that they were the first K-pop girl band to perform in New York's Citi Field stadium. 'It's such a privilege to be able to perform here. We're the first K-pop girl group to perform here in this city,' she said in an emotional address to the fans. Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas were also present at Blackpink's New York concert on Saturday, according to their Instagram stories. Fans were overjoyed to see the girl band reunited and enjoying a moment together. They hailed them as 'queens' and said the finale was 'perfect'. 'Blackpink record breakers always,' said a fan. Another added, 'BLACKPINK, THE QUEENS.' 'The Pinks laughing and having fun! That's a perfect finale to a complete show. Everyone, artists and audience, goes home happy and fulfilled,' said a happy fan. 'It's so nice to see the Pinks so lighthearted, having fun together, enjoying what they've built,' they added. After concluding the New York leg of the Deadline tour on Sunday, July 27, Blackpink will perform at: Paris, France (August 2-3) Barcelona, Spain (August 9) London, UK (August 15-16) Kaohsiung, Taiwan (August 18-19) Bangkok, Thailand (October 24–26) Jakarta, Indonesia (November 1–2) Bulacan, Philippines (November 22–23) Singapore (November 29–30) Tokyo, Japan (16-18 January 2026) Hong Kong (24–25 January 2026) Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa are members of the famous K-pop group. Born Pink, their last album together, was released in 2022. Since then, all members have embarked on successful solo careers. Blackpink has also been dropping major hints of a new single. While the band hasn't confirmed a release date yet, the anticipation among fans is rising. Meanwhile, one of K-pop's other star groups, BTS, also announced plans to launch its first album in four years next spring. The dual comebacks are expected to reignite global interest in the genre, providing a major boost to South Korea's music industry and signalling renewed momentum for K-pop after a relatively quiet period.
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Blackpink's 'Jump' surpasses 100m YouTube views
'Jump' is the group's 49th music video to surpass 100m milestone Blackpink continues to set new records as the music video for its latest single 'Jump' surpassed 100 million views on YouTube . Released on July 11, the video reached the milestone in just two weeks, becoming Blackpink's 49th video to draw over 100 million views on the platform. 'Jump' was the group's first new release since its second Studio album "Born Pink" in September 2022. The single was Blackpink's first foray into the hardstyle genre, showcasing explosive, energetic sound. Opening with a cowboy Western-inspired guitar riff, the song builds to a climax with an intense beat and rhythm. The music video — directed by Grammy-winning filmmaker Dave Meyers — has been praised by global fans for its bold and imaginative direction. Scenes include fans completely immersed in Blackpink's music, the four members standing united on stage and crowds cheering as they become one — all rendered with a stylish and cinematic flair. Upon release, the video became the most-viewed YouTube video within 24 hours and held the No. 1 spot on YouTube's Global Daily Chart for eight consecutive days, reaffirming Blackpink's unwavering global popularity. Meanwhile, Blackpink is currently on its "Deadline" world tour, which spans 31 shows across 16 cities. Having already wrapped successful performances in Goyang, Los Angeles, Chicago and Toronto, the group is set to visit major cities in Europe and Asia. The quartet will also return with a new studio album in September.
UPI
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Blackpink's 'Jump' music video inspired by the group's 'fervor'
Blackpink shared the behind-scenes-footage from their most recent music video on Monday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 21 (UPI) -- South Korean girl group Blackpink is giving fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making of the music video for "Jump," their first single of 2025. An approximately 8-minute video shows K-pop stars Lisa, Rose, Jennie and Jisoo as they run through a city street and dance while suspended in the air, before a green screen. "There are a lot of green screens here. It's a lot of post," says director Dave Meyers in the featurette. "Sometimes the post allows you to keep up with the pace of the song." "Some of these setups were inspired by the fervor of Blackpink coming back together," he added. "You know, it's exciting and the fans are gonna freak out and that's because they've got Blackpink on the mind, because they're back. It's very exciting to have them all together. It's an exciting moment." The "Jump" music video, released earlier this month, shows the pop stars appear on billboards, and the song overtakes the entire city as everyone begins dancing. Blackpink, currently on their Deadline tour through January, released their album Born Pink in 2022. Separately, the singers have released solo projects. K-pop stars walk the red carpet Lisa, of Blackpink, arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards at the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., on September 11, 2024. Lisa recently released a performance video for her solo single "Moonlit Floor." Photo by Derek C. French/UPI | License Photo
The Star
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Blackpink makes history as first K-pop group to top Spotify's global weekly chart twice
- Photo: YG Entertainment. SEOUL: Blackpink has made K-pop history once again, becoming the first K-pop group to top Spotify's Global Weekly Top Songs chart twice, with their latest single "Jump" reinforcing the quartet's status as a global pop powerhouse. According to YG Entertainment on Saturday, 'Jump' reached No. 1 on the global weekly chart dated Thursday (July 17), following their previous chart-topper 'Shut Down' from their 2022 studio album 'Born Pink.' Blackpink now holds the record for both the first and the most No. 1 entries on the chart by any K-pop group. The song's streaming performance was equally notable. 'Jump' garnered 44,759,923 streams in just one week — the biggest debut for any track released in 2025 so far. A week earlier, the group set a new milestone by becoming the K-pop act with the most No. 1 songs on the chart, holding the top position for six consecutive days. Blackpink's success is not limited to Spotify. On the UK Official Singles Chart released Friday, 'Jump' debuted at No. 18 — the group's highest ranking to date and their ninth overall appearance on the chart. The song's music video, released on July 11, also made a powerful impact online. It was the most-viewed YouTube video worldwide within 24 hours of release and has topped YouTube's Global Daily Top Music Videos chart for seven consecutive days. Meanwhile, Blackpink is currently on their 'Blackpink World Tour,' which spans 16 cities and 31 shows. After opening in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, and performing in Los Angeles, the group is set to take the stage in stadiums across Chicago, Toronto, New York, Paris, Milan, Barcelona, London, Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Jakarta, Bulacan, Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong. - The Korea Herald/ANN
