Jennie from Blackpink – New Zealand-raised K-pop singer who, like any good Cub Scout, just wants to do her best
Born in South Korea, the 22-year-old they call the YG Princess is one of the most popular artists managed by the YG Entertainment label. Her idol is Rihanna, and she often wears statement black outfits on stage
South Korean girl group Blackpink were one of the most highly anticipated K-pop acts to make their debut in 2016.
They are managed by YG Entertainment, the same label as the hugely successful acts Big Bang and 2NE1. Blackpink are the first female K-pop act in the YG Entertainment stable for several years.
Since their debut, Blackpink have certainly lived up to K-pop fans’ expectations. The group have released chart-topping songs including Boombayah and Whistle. Their latest single, Ddu-du Ddu-du, from their first Korean-language album “Square Up”, notched up more than 36 million views on YouTube within 24 hours of release, breaking a K-pop record.
“Square Up” is also the highest-charting album to date by an all-female K-pop group. It made its debut at No. 40 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and also topped the world albums chart.
As Blackpink’s star continues to rise, we take a look at the life and times of their main rapper and lead vocalist, Jennie.
Her early life