Jennie Kim, known mononymously as Jennie, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and actress. Born and raised in South Korea, Jennie studied in New Zealand for five years before returning to South Korea in 2010. She debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, formed by YG Entertainment, in August 2016. In 2023, she made her acting debut under the stage name Jennie Ruby Jane in the HBO television series The Idol.
Jennie in November 2023
Jennie performing at the Korea Music Festival with Blackpink in October 2017
Jennie at the Sprite Waterbomb Festival, 2018
Jennie performing "You & Me" in 2022
Blackpink is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment and consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Cited as the "biggest girl group in the world", they are considered the most successful Korean girl group internationally and a leading force in the Korean Wave. They are stylistically associated with the "girl crush" concept in K-pop—exploring themes of self-confidence and female empowerment.
Blackpink at Coachella in 2023 From left to right: Rosé, Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa
Blackpink performing "Playing with Fire" at the 2016 Melon Music Awards on November 19, 2016
Blackpink performing "As If It's Your Last" at the Korea Music Festival held on October 1, 2017
A crowd at Blackpink's Seoul concert on their In Your Area Tour in 2018