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News18
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
How BLACKPINK Star Jennie's Latest Solo Track Helped Her Find Strength
BLACKPINK star Jennie shared her thoughts on the group's comeback and talked about how spending time alone helped her get ready for new group activities. BLACKPINK's Jennie had a thrilling year, starting with her performance at Coachella, and she also earned praise for her first solo album, Ruby. Recently, Jennie shared her thoughts on the group's comeback and talked about how spending time alone helped her get ready for new group activities. She also explained the meaning behind her popular song Like Jennie, saying it is about encouraging people to 'love themselves and shine in their own way." While the South Korean idol uses her name in the song, the message is meant for everyone. Revealing how alone time helped her grow, the singer told Elle Korea, 'I learned and felt so many things while preparing for this solo full-length album Ruby. 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. 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." What Did Jennie Mean By Her Song Title 'Like Jennie'? Discussing more about Like Jennie, the BLACKPINK star mentioned, '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. 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." Where Are BLACKPINK Members Now? BLACKPINK members Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa are currently on their DEADLINE world tour. The tour began in Seoul and has taken them to many major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Paris, London and Toronto. Amid their tour, the group made history by topping both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. US charts with their latest single, Jump, released on July 11. The track entered at No. 1 on both lists. This is BLACKPINK's third time reaching the top spot on the Global 200 and their fourth on the Global Excl. US chart. Right behind them, Justin Bieber's new song Daisies landed at No. 3 on the Global 200 and No. 4 on the Global Excl. US chart. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Is There A Clash Between BLACKPINK Members? Jennie Sets The Record Straight
The BLACKPINK members decided to quash the rumours of a feud between them during their sold-out show in Toronto, Canada. The BLACKPINK girls just shut down the rumours of discord between them in the sweetest manner. The four members, Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and Rose, wrapped up two sold-out shows of the Canadian leg of their Deadline World Tour on July 22 and 23, filling Toronto's Rogers Stadium with thousands of excited BLINKs. During their second day in the country, they gave a special performance, which many saw as a gesture to dispel rumours that the girls were not getting along. On Wednesday, July 23, all the BLACPKPINK girls decided to perform Rose and Bruno Mars' superhit song APT during their show. Watching them dance and sing with wide smiles on their faces definitely crushed the rumours of discord between them. Fans loved their camaraderie on stage and also highlighted how the three others gave Rose her moment to shine while singing the song. Fans React To BLACKPINK Singing APT Together One fan took a dig at those who said that BLACKPINK was not getting along, saying, 'What happened to the narrative that they hate each other and hate being onstage?" Another added, 'I like how the pinks let Rose be the one who shines in this song, but letting her and the public know they're loving and vibing about it, and it feels genuine." A different fan wrote, 'The luckiest stop ever. Look how they're enjoying." BLACKPINK's Jennie Tells The Crowd How Much The Members Love Each Other Another moment that stole the spotlight during their show in Toronto was an unplanned yapping session between the members. Right in the middle of the stage, Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, and Rose started chatting and giving each other feedback, just as they would backstage. They clearly forgot that they were performing at a crowded stadium. *the pinks yapping to eo**yapping sessions concludes*jennie: sorry guys, we give feedbacks to each other because we love each other so much […?] Upon realisation, Jennie laughed and apologised to the BLINKs for their little heart-to-heart on the stage. She then took the opportunity to tell the crowd how much they all matter to each other. The Like Jennie hitmaker said, 'Sorry guys, we give feedback to each other because we love each other so much." Jennie further reassured fans that there is nothing to worry about, as even when they argue, they always make up by the end of the day. Fans loved this unfiltered moment on stage, with many even believing that Jennie subtly shut down the rumours of a feud between them. BLACKPINK's Deadline World Tour The four-membered K-pop girl group embarked on their world tour on July 5 at the Goyang Stadium in South Korea. After shows in the US, Canada, parts of Europe and Asia, they will reportedly conclude their Deadline World Tour in January next year in Hong Kong. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Spotify releases 2025 Global Impact List, highlights rise of K-pop soloists like Jennie and Jin
SEOUL – Global music streaming platform Spotify unveiled its 2025 Global Impact List for the first half of the year on July 21, spotlighting the growing influence of K-pop soloists such as Jennie, Jin and J-Hope. The list ranks the 30 most-streamed tracks by South Korean artistes outside the country between Jan 1 and June 30. This year's list offers a glimpse into the evolving K-pop landscape through a diverse line-up of artistes, highlighting the importance of artistes' charm as soloists and their active interaction with overseas musicians. One of the most notable trends is the rise of solo K-pop acts. Of the top 30 songs , 19 were by solo artistes and, among the top 10, nine tracks were sung by soloists. Spotify noted that the chart reflects a shift in K-pop from group-centred storytelling to more personal narratives and individual artistic identity. A total of 14 South Korean acts appeared on the list, including boy band BTS members Jin and J-Hope, Blackpink's Jennie, Rose and Jisoo, as well as Ive, Le Sserafim, NCT's Ten, Tomorrow X Together (TXT), GOT7, Seventeen, Meovv, BoyNextDoor and G-Dragon. Of the 30 tracks, only 12 came from artistes or groups outside BTS and Blackpink. Topping the list is Jennie's main track Like Jennie from her March solo album Ruby, followed by Jin's Don't Say You Love Me from his second mini album Echo, released in May. Jennie stood out with nine songs featured on the list, all from Ruby. Fellow Blackpink member Jisoo placed No. 8 and No. 27 with Earthquake and Your Love respectively, while Rose's Messy, part of the F1: The Movie soundtrack, ranked No. 14. J-Hope, who has been actively promoting new releases and his solo world tour, landed four songs on the list: Mona Lisa at No. 4, Sweet Dreams at No. 6, LV Bag at No. 10 and Killin' It Girl at No. 16. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore S'poreans aged 21 to 59 can claim $600 SG60 vouchers from July 22 Singapore Miscalculation of MOH subsidies, grants: Error resulted in $7m of over-payments, $2m in shortfalls Singapore Changi Airport handles 17.5 million passengers in Q2 2025 Singapore 2 charged over alleged involvement in posting of bail for man who subsequently absconded Singapore Teen charged after allegedly selling vaporisers, advertising e-cigarettes on WhatsApp Life Having a workout partner could be the secret to sticking to your fitness goals Singapore 2,500 turtles seized in India and sent back to S'pore, put down humanely after salmonella detected Singapore Ports and planes: The 2 Singapore firms helping to keep the world moving Ten's Stunner, the title track of his March solo album, BTS' RM's surprise collaboration with Epik High's Tablo, Stop The Rain, and G-Dragon's comeback single Too Bad were also included. Among group releases, Le Sserafim secured the highest group ranking with Hot at No. 9, also placing No. 23 with Come Over. Ive landed two tracks on the chart, Rebel Heart at No. 12 and Attitude at No. 21. TXT's Love Language came in at No. 20, GOT7's Python at No. 24 and Seventeen's Thunder at No. 25. Rookie girl group Meovv appeared with Hands Up and BoyNextDoor closed out the list with If I Say, I Love You. Aside from the strong presence of solo mega hits, another key takeaway was the popularity of K-pop collaborations with global artistes. Jennie expanded her sound and global appeal through collaborations with American singers Doechii, Kali Uchis and Dominic Fike, British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa and American actor-musician Childish Gambino. J-Hope solidified his global presence with collaborations featuring American singers Miguel, Pharrell Williams and GloRilla. G-Dragon's comeback track drew major attention thanks to his team-up with American singer Anderson Paak. The Spotify list also pointed to the increasing impact of original soundtracks from films and animation. In addition to Rose's Messy, the platform highlighted the rapid rise of Your Idol – a track from the Netflix hit Kpop Demon Hunters which, despite being released just six days before data collection ended, debuted at No. 41. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Spotify's 2025 Global Impact List highlights rise of soloists
Jennie, Jin and J-Hope dominate as K-pop soloists, lead the top 30 most-streamed Korean tracks outside Korea Global music streaming platform Spotify on Monday unveiled its 2025 Global Impact List for the first half of the year, spotlighting the growing influence of K-pop soloists such as Jennie, Jin and J-Hope. The Global Impact List ranks the 30 most-streamed tracks by Korean artists outside of South Korea between Jan. 1 and June 30. This year's list offers a glimpse into the evolving K-pop landscape through a diverse lineup of artists, highlighting the importance of artists' charm as soloists and their active interaction with overseas musicians. One of the most notable trends is the rise of solo K-pop acts — out of the top 30 songs, 19 were by solo artists, and among the top 10, 9 tracks were sung by soloists. Spotify noted that the chart reflects a shift in K-pop from group-centered storytelling to more personal narratives and individual artistic identity. A total of 14 Korean acts appeared on the list, including BTS members Jin and J-Hope, Blackpink's Jennie, Rose and Jisoo, as well as Ive, Le Sserafim, NCT's Ten, Tomorrow X Together, GOT7, Seventeen, Meovv, BoyNextDoor and G-Dragon. Of the 30 tracks, only 12 came from artists or groups outside of BTS and Blackpink. Topping the list is Jennie's main track 'Like Jennie' from her March solo album "Ruby," followed by Jin's 'Don't Say You Love Me' from his second mini album "Echo," released in May. Jennie stood out with nine songs featured on the list, all from "Ruby." Fellow Blackpink member Jisoo placed No. 8 and No. 27 with 'Earthquake' and 'Your Love,' respectively, while Rose's 'Messy,' part of the 'F1 The Movie' soundtrack, ranked No. 14. J-Hope, who has been actively promoting new releases and his solo world tour, landed four songs on the list: 'Mona Lisa' at No. 4, 'Sweet Dreams' at No. 6, 'LV Bag' at No. 10 and 'Killin' It Girl' at No. 16. NCT Ten's 'Stunner,' the title track of its March solo album, RM's surprise collaboration with Epik High's Tablo, 'Stop The Rain' (released during RM's military service), and G-Dragon's comeback single 'Too Bad' were also included in the list. Among group releases, Le Sserafim secured the highest group ranking with 'Hot' at No. 9, also placing No. 23 with 'Come Over.' Ive landed two tracks on the chart, 'Rebel Heart' at No. 12 and 'Attitude' at No. 21. TXT's 'Love Language' came in at No. 20, GOT7's 'Python' at No. 24 and Seventeen's 'Thunder' at No. 25. Rookie girl group Meovv appeared with 'Hands Up,' and BoyNextDoor closed out the list with 'If I Say, I Love You.' Aside from the strong presence of solo mega hits, another key takeaway was the popularity of K-pop collaborations with global artists. Jennie expanded her sound and global appeal through collaborations with Doechii, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, Childish Gambino and Kali Uchis. J-Hope solidified his global presence with collaborations featuring Miguel, Pharrell Williams and GloRilla. G-Dragon's comeback track drew major attention thanks to his team-up with Anderson Paak. The Spotify list also pointed to the increasing impact of original soundtracks from films and animation. In addition to Rose's 'Messy' at No. 14, the platform highlighted the rapid rise of "Your Idol" — a track from the Netflix hit "Kpop Demon Hunters" which, despite being released just six days before data collection ended, debuted at No. 41.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'When talent can't make noise': BLACKPINK's Jennie leaves internet divided after flashing on stage during Deadline World Tour
Jennie is fully back in her It girl era, and fans can't get enough. The K-pop star is currently lighting up stages on the DEADLINE World Tour alongside her BLACKPINK bandmates Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa. After kicking things off in Seoul earlier this month, the group brought their sold-out show to the packed SoFi stadium in Los Angeles over the weekend. While the tour itself has been drawing rave reviews, Jennie has found herself making headlines for other reasons. During the Seoul leg, she faced criticism online over alleged 'mean girl' behaviour. Now, just days later, a new clip from the LA concert is making waves. In the viral video, Jennie appears to flash the camera mid-performance, and her bold move has now sparked a flurry of reactions online, with fans divided over whether it was playful or inappropriate. Jennie flashes audiences during DEADLINE World Tour During a recent stop on the DEADLINE World Tour, Jennie sent the internet into overdrive with a bold onstage moment that fans are still talking about. While performing in Los Angeles, the BLACKPINK rapper was caught on camera briefly unzipping her top to reveal what appeared to be a custom, bikini-style piece with her name emblazoned across it as she belted out her hit number Like Jennie from her maiden album, Ruby. While she was at it, she also channelled a playful reaction. The blink-and-you-miss-it flash wasn't part of the choreo, but it definitely commanded attention. Jennie's NSFW clip leaves the internet divided Though the moment lasted only seconds, it quickly went viral on social media, leaving fans divided. Many praised Jennie for her confidence and edgy stage presence, calling it a power move and peak It-girl energy. Others, however, weren't as thrilled, with some netizens criticising the act as unnecessary and NSFW, especially given the younger segment of BLACKPINK's fanbase. One user wrote, "When talent can't make noise, she desperately does that just to get attention. How pitiful." when talent can't make noise so she desperately did that just to get attention. how pity. Another user wrote, "Never expected from her." Never expected from her Some users also reacted positively, with one mentioning, "Jennie said, 'This is that pretty-girl mantra, this is that flaunt you just flashed the crowd in L.A.'" Jennie said :This that pretty-girl mantra, this that flaunt youJust flashed the crowd in L.A. "THE SCREAM??? as you shouldddd, queen!!!" said one person. THE SCREAM??? as you shouldddd queen!!! More about BLACKPINK's DEADLINE World Tour For their DEADLINE World Tour, BLACKPINK are not only delivering their biggest group hits but also spotlighting each member with solo performances. During their Sofi Stadium stop, Rosé surprised fans by bringing out Bruno Mars to perform their chart-topping collab APT. Lisa and Jennie have been turning heads with tracks from their solo albums Ruby and Alter Ego, while Jisoo captivates the crowd with her own hits Earthquake and Your Love. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
