# JENNIE

> Kim Jennie is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, actress and founder whose career runs from a childhood in New Zealand and six trainee years at YG Entertainment to BLACKPINK, the independent label Odd Atelier, the album Ruby and the 2026 EP Fallen Angel. Her solo work is less a departure from the group than a test of what happens when a performer long accustomed to precision takes responsibility for the entire frame.

- **Role:** Founder of Odd Atelier; member of BLACKPINK; solo recording artist
- **Organizations:** BLACKPINK, Odd Atelier, Columbia Records, YG Entertainment
- **From:** Seongnam, South Korea
- **Nationality:** South Korean
- **Education:** Waikowhai Intermediate School, ACG Parnell College
- **Known for:** BLACKPINK became the first K-pop girl group to top the Billboard 200 with Born Pink., Her 2018 single "Solo" topped South Korea's Circle Digital Chart and Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart., She and her BLACKPINK bandmates were appointed honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire in 2023.

## Career timeline

- **2004** — Moved from South Korea to New Zealand as a child and studied in Auckland.
- **2010** — Returned to South Korea, successfully auditioned for YG Entertainment and began training.
- **2016** — Debuted as a member of BLACKPINK.
- **2018** — Released her debut solo single, "Solo."
- **2023** — Made her acting debut in The Idol, was appointed an honorary MBE with her BLACKPINK bandmates and founded Odd Atelier for her individual work.
- **2024** — Signed with Columbia Records in partnership with Odd Atelier and released "Mantra."
- **2025** — Released the 15-track studio album Ruby, staged The Ruby Experience and received Billboard Women in Music's Global Force Award.
- **2026** — Appeared on the TIME100 list, headlined Governors Ball and European festivals, and released the digital EP Fallen Angel.

## Achievements

- BLACKPINK became the first K-pop girl group to top the Billboard 200 with Born Pink.
- Her 2018 single "Solo" topped South Korea's Circle Digital Chart and Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart.
- She and her BLACKPINK bandmates were appointed honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire in 2023.
- Ruby debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and sold one million copies worldwide in its first week, according to the label.
- She received the Global Force Award at Billboard Women in Music in 2025.
- TIME included her in its 2026 list of 100 influential people.
- Her collaboration on Tame Impala's "Dracula" remix reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Released the three-track digital EP Fallen Angel on August 28 through Odd Atelier and Columbia Records; a six-track physical edition was announced for October 30 in selected markets.
- **2026-07** — Headlined Roskilde, Open'er and Mad Cool festivals during a run of European solo festival appearances.
- **2026-06** — Headlined Governors Ball in New York.
- **2026-04** — Was named to the 2026 TIME100 list in the Artists category, with a tribute written by Gracie Abrams.

## Links

- Website: https://www.jenn.ie/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/jennierubyjane
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jennierubyjane
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennierubyjane/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennierubyjane

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Last updated: 2026-09-19