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Wow! Blackpink’s Jennie Becomes 1st K-Pop Female Soloist to Hit Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales Chart

Fresh from her acting stint in HBO’s THE IDOL, BLACKPINK member Jennie adds another milestone in her solo career: she just made history as the first South Korean female soloist to hit one of Billboard’s music charts. 

Jennie, in collaboration with fellow THE IDOL stars The Weeknd and Lily Rose-Depp, released “One of the Girls” on June 23 as part of the series’ official soundtrack. It was released alongside The Weeknd’s “Jealous Guy” and Depp’s “Fill the Void.”

The song then entered Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart at No. 11 for the week of July 6 to 12. 

While other South Korean artists such as BTS’ RM, GOT7’s JayB, and soloist Sam Kim have also managed to make a mark on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart in the previous years, Forbes noted that Jennie is the only K-pop solo artist that stood out in the female category.

Aside from the R&B Digital Song Sales chart, “One of the Girls” also landed on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart and Hot R&B songs chart at no. 19 and no. 14, respectively. Forbes reported that this marks the first time for Jennie to debut on three Billboard charts she has never appeared on before. 

 

“One of the Girls” also made a huge debut on the music streaming platform Spotify garnering over 1.4 million streams on its first day. Two weeks after its release, the track has now reached over 14 million Spotify streams. 

In THE IDOL, the BLACKPINK member made her acting debut under her real name Jennie Ruby Jane. Her portrayal of Dyanne in the recently-concluded series sparked a debate among fans. 

While this served as Jennie’s latest achievement in her career, note that her solo single “SOLO,” which was released in 2018, also continues to set new records. 

“SOLO” topped the Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales list, with Grammy’s even describing it as a “phenomenon upon its release.” In March, its music video reached 900 million views on YouTube, making it the first and fastest music video of a K-pop female artist to do so. In June, Jennie’s “SOLO” surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify. 

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK also recently marked a new feat with their debut song “Boombayah” reaching over 1.6 billion views on YouTube. It’s the group’s third music video to surpass this amount of views, following “Ddu-du Ddu-du” and “Kill This Love.” 

BLACKPINK is currently embarking on their “BORN PINK” concert tour. 

Featured image: BLACKPINK’s Facebook

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Early Finale: Jennie’s Acting Debut in “The Idol” Cut Short

BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s acting debut in the HBO drama series “The Idol” is coming to an early end, surprising U.S. media outlets. Originally planned as a six-part series, it has been announced that the fifth episode will serve as the season finale, titled “Jocelyn Forever,” airing on July 2.

The decision to wrap up the series ahead of schedule has raised questions, with sources suggesting that the storyline underwent significant changes after Sam Levinson’s involvement. Levinson, known for his work on the popular teen drama series “Euphoria,” took over the directorial role from Amy Seimetz and collaborated on the project with the Weeknd (Tesfaye) and Reza Fahim.

The future of “The Idol” beyond its first season remains uncertain. While initial reports claimed that the show had been canceled for a second season, HBO denied this speculation on Twitter, stating that no decision had been made yet and expressing excitement for the upcoming episode.

“The Idol,” which premiered in June, centers around Jocelyn (played by Lily-Rose Depp), a pop idol striving to revive her career after a breakdown. Her journey intertwines with Tedros (portrayed by the Weeknd or Tesfaye), a mysterious club owner in Los Angeles, resulting in a complex relationship.

In the series, Jennie portrays Dyanne, one of Jocelyn’s backup dancers. Her involvement in “The Idol” even allowed her to attend official screening schedules at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May, generating heightened anticipation among fans. 

However, the show has faced criticism for explicit sex scenes and has received modest viewership ratings, with some viewers finding the storyline lacking depth. However, its soundtrack continues to trend, with “One of the Girls” debuting as no. 1 on the charts, according to chart data. 

Featured Image Credit: HBO “The Idol” 

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Jennie Apologizes For Not Finishing BLACKPINK’s Melbourne Show

Jennie is breaking her silence after a recent health scare. The BLACKPINK member apologized to fans after she left in the middle of a Melbourne concert.

Jennie Pens Apology To Australian Fans For Leaving BLACKPINK’s Recent Melbourne Concert

During BLACKPINK’s Melbourne concert on June 11, Jennie left the stage in the middle of the group’s “Lovesick Girls” performance. Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa then finished the show as a trio. YG Entertainment later confirmed that “Jennie was unable to complete the stage due to her deteriorating condition.”

Since then, Jennie has been resting in preparation for BLACKPINK’s future shows. The “Solo” singer also took to her Instagram account to share an apology to Melbourne BLINKs who missed her performance.

“Dear Melbourne Blinks – I’m so sorry I wasn’t able to finish the show on Sunday,” she wrote. Jennie also assured fans of her current state.

“I am doing my best to recover atm. Your understanding and support means the world to me,” she continued. Finally, Jennie expressed her gratitude towards her fans.

“Thank you everyone who came to our Melbourne show, Love you guys!” she concluded.

BLACKPINK will continue with the BORN PINK World Tour in Australia and is scheduled to perform in Sydney this week. The group is set for a two-night show in Sydney on June 16 and 17, 2023.

In related news, YG Entertainment addressed the rumors about Jennie’s possible casting in a Marvel film. A report suggested that the BLACKPINK member has been cast as Seol Hee aka Luna Snow, a K-pop idol who becomes a superhero after gaining ice-based powers.

The rumored project will reportedly introduce the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first Asian superhero team which is believed to be Agents of Atlas. Although fans were already excited about Jennie joining the MCU, YG Entertainment has confirmed that the casting news is not true.

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YG Entertainment Addresses BLACKPINK Jennie’s Marvel Casting Rumors

Jennie from BLACKPINK is eager to make a guest appearance on 'Salon Drip' after being mentioned on the show!

Will Jennie Ruby Jane become the next major Hollywood superhero? YG Entertainment has finally responded to the BLACKPINK member’s rumored casting. The agency clarified whether Jennie has been cast in an upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe project.

YG Entertainment Debunks BLACKPINK Jennie’s Marvel Casting

During the weekend, there were reports claiming that Jennie had been cast as Seol Hee in a Marvel project. The character, who is also known as Luna Snow, has ice-based superpowers and is set to be part of the MCU’s first Asian superhero team.

So is Jennie getting ready for her MCU debut? YG Entertainment has addressed the rumors in a new statement.

“It is not true that Jennie received an offer to star in a Marvel project,” the agency confirmed.

Jennie had just made her acting debut in the HBO series “The Idol”. The BLACKPINK member, who is using the moniker Jennie Ruby Jane, played a dancer Dyanne in the show.

“The Idol”, which stars Lily-Rose Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Testafaye, premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival this May.

Jennie recently caused some concern when she unexpectedly left the stage midway through BLACKPINK’s concert in Melbourne. Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa then finished the show without her. Prior to the performance, Jennie had been absent during the soundcheck because she wasn’t feeling well.

YG Entertainment has since issued a statement regarding the “Solo” singer’s sudden exit.

“We regret to inform you that during the BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] IN MELBOURNE performance on June 11 (today), member Jennie was unable to complete the stage due to her deteriorating condition,” the statement read.

The agency confirmed that Jennie was advised to rest. “We will do its utmost to support Jennie’s speedy recovery,” the statement continued. “We would like to ask for your understanding once again.”

BLACKPINK will continue with the BORN PINK World Tour in Australia and is scheduled to perform in Sydney this week. The group is set for a two-night show in Sydney on June 16 and 17, 2023.

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie Opens Up About Passing of Beloved Dog Kai

Jennie is finally opening up about a tragedy in her personal life. The BLACKPINK member shared her feeling about the recent passing of her beloved pet Kai. The “Solo” singer also revealed that her other dog Kuma and her mother are greatly affected by the loss.

Jennie Shares True Feelings About The Death Of Her Dog Kai

The dog Kuma was recently the special guest on “Kang Hyung Wook’s Dog Guest Show”. Jennie joined her pet in the episode and discussed several topics with the celebrity dog trainer.

At one point, Kang Hyung Wook asked if the BLACKPINK member had any questions about living with Kuma. Jennie then revealed that she was concerned about Kuma since the death of her first dog Kai.

“Actually…my first dog (Kai) recently died, and Kuma went through a lot,” she said. “I was wondering if there was anything I could do to comfort him.”

“Our family thought Kuma is very depressed…yet it feels like there’s nothing we can effectively do,” Jennie added. “He would mimic everything the other dog did.”

Kang Hyung Wook then assured Jennie that it would only be difficult for Kuma at first. However, the dog will eventually adjust to the change. The dog trainer then turned his attention to Jennie’s other family members.

“But it’s always a lot harder for people. Is your mom okay? It must be very hard for your mother…” he said.

“She is not okay,” Jennie admitted. “We stopped calling each other for a while and we just basically stopped talking.” She further explained that their interactions became too emotional to the point that they would simply cry at the slightest eye contact.

“It also took me a very long time to be able to talk about this openly,” Jennie confessed.

Luckily, Jennie is slowly opening up about her feelings about Kai, who she says was like a little brother to her.

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In related news, Jennie’s HBO series ‘The Idol’ premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival which she attended. The show will begin airing on the network on June 4, 2023.

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Jennie Opens Up About Working on ‘The Idol’ With Lily-Rose Depp

Jennie is opening up about her acting debut. The BLACKPINK member spoke about working on ‘The Idol’, sharing how “Euphoria” writer Sam Levinson directed her performance. Jennie Kim also revealed the advice she received from co-star Lily-Rose Depp.

Jennie Opens Up About Making Her Acting Debut In ‘The Idol’

Women’s Wear Daily interviewed Jennie Ruby Jane ahead of her red carpet appearance at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. During the interview, she admitted that being at the festival was overwhelming. Still, Jennie is proud to represent her new series at the event.

“It’s overwhelming, but I’m grateful and thankful. All of those things at the same time,” she said. “Especially as it’s the first step in my acting career, I was honored to be able to come.”

Jennie also revealed that she is a fan of Sam Levinson. “I’ve been admiring Sam’s work for a very long time,” she said. This made it easy to take direction from the “Euphoria” writer.

“I trusted Sam to be collaborative with all the scenes that we would be working on together, because it was about the industry. The fact that it was about the music industry fascinated me, and I thought I could bring something to the role,” Jennie said.

She then revealed that she didn’t have to prepare much for her acting debut.

“It was an opportunity to just be myself and be brave. I didn’t really train for it, or prep anything,” she said. “Sam wanted me to just be myself.”

Still, it wasn’t as easy as it sounds. “It definitely was a challenge, because I’ve never experienced anything like that before. It was like, breaking a wall for me,” Jennie said.

Jennie Reveals Lily-Rose Depp’s Advice on Her Acting Debut

Luckily, the “Solo” singer had the guidance of ‘The Idol’ co-star Lily-Rose Depp, who plays main character Jocelyn in the series.

“She really helped me a lot. Telling me about scenes, and it was very comforting to have her there,” Jennie said of Depp. She also revealed her fellow Chanel ambassador’s advice.

“She just taught me to express myself and be comfortable with myself, to not be scared,” Jennie shared.

‘The Idol’ premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2023. The series will begin broadcasting on HBO on June 4, 2023.

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V and Jennie Dating? HYBE and YG Address Viral Paris Date Video

The video showing V and Jennie taking a romantic stroll in Paris has gone viral and it finally reached the artist’s agencies. HYBE and YG Entertainment have addressed the viral video of the BTS member and BLACKPINK singer.

V and Jennie Go On Romantic Paris Date In New Viral Video

On May 18, a grainy video was shared on social media. It shows two people holding hands while taking a walk along the River Seine in Paris. According to the photographer, the couple in the video are actually BTS’s V and BLACKPINK member Jennie.

An update from the photographer, who was revealed to be Amar Taoualit, explains that the video was taken on May 15. He claims that he delayed releasing the video for V and Jennie’s safety. Moreover, the French photographer shared more videos of the couple.

HYBE and YG Entertainment have since addressed the viral video. Both agencies commented that “It is difficult to check [regarding this matter].” The companies pointed out that “they are unable to confirm due to the artists’ privacy.”

This is not the first time that V and Jennie became the subject of dating rumors. There have been several photos shared on social media showing the BTS singer and BLACKPINK member together. Although the images were fan-made, the speculations have persisted for several years.

Most recently, Kim Taehyung and Jennie Kim were caught up in a dating rumor in May 2022. YG Entertainment had previously addressed the speculations by stating “We have nothing to say [regarding this matter].”

V’s most recent project was the reality cooking show “Jinny’s Kitchen” which also starred fellow Wooga Squad members Park Seo Joon and Choi Woo Shik. BTS also dropped their new single “The Planet” which serves as the opening theme for the animated show “Bastions”.

Jennie recently announced JENNIE for Calvin Klein, a limited-edition capsule collection personally curated by the BLACKPINK member. She is confirmed to attend the 76th Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of her HBO series “The Idol” on May 22, 2023.

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YG Confirms BLACKPINK Jennie Attending Cannes Film Festival 2023

Jennie Kim is officially attending the 76th Cannes Film Festival. YG Entertainment finally confirmed that the BLACKPINK member will be in attendance at the prestigious event. The “Solo” singer will be present for the premiere of her upcoming HBO series “The Idol”.

YG Entertainment Officially Confirms Jennie’s Attendance at Cannes Film Festival

YG Entertainment confirmed the news regarding Jennie’s attendance at the film festival. “Jennie will attend the Cannes Film Festival on May 22,” the agency announced.

Jennie will attend the 76th Cannes Film Festival in support of her upcoming series. It was confirmed in April that HBO’s new show “The Idol” will get an Out of Competition premiere at the event. Although there were speculations that Jennie will be in attendance, YG Entertainment confirmed it today.

Jennie’s role in “The Idol” remains undisclosed. However, the BLACKPINK member had previously confirmed her new stage name will be Jennie Ruby Jane as she makes her acting debut.

“The Idol” follows an aspiring pop star named Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) as she aims to become “the sexiest pop star in America.” Her journey becomes complicated as she explores a new relationship with a self-help guru (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye).

Jennie is not the only South Korean idol who will attend the 76th Cannes Film Festival. It was previously confirmed that aespa will also be in attendance at the film event.

Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning will attend the event as the global ambassador of Chopard. The luxury Swiss jewelry brand has officially sponsored the Cannes Film Festival since 1997. This makes aespa the first K-pop group to officially attend the prestigious film festival.

f(x)’s Krystal will also attend the event in support of her film “Cobweb” which will screen Out of Competition. Rapper BIBI is also set to attend to support “Hopeless”, Kim Chang Hoon’s feature film debut which will be screening in the Un Certain Regard section.

The 76th Cannes Film Festival takes place in Cannes on May 16 to 27, 2023.

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie Debuts Limited-Edition Calvin Klein Capsule Collection

Jennie is bringing her personal touch to her Calvins. The BLACKPINK member is collaborating with Calvin Klein on a limited-edition capsule collection.

Jennie Collaborates With Calvin Klein For Limited-Edition Capsule Collection

The American brand announced JENNIE for Calvin Klein, a limited-edition capsule collection personally curated by the BLACKPINK member. The collection, which includes underwear and outwears, features “minimal silhouettes with a relaxed attitude.”

Jennie, who is the brand’s global ambassador, expressed her excitement about the special collection.

“Collaborating with Calvin Klein on this capsule has been an exciting progression in our partnership,” Jennie says in a statement (via Billboard).

“This collection reflects my everyday style and is based on many of the Calvin Klein essentials that have become staples in my wardrobe,” she added.

“I wanted to bring a personal touch to these pieces, which you’ll see reflected in the fit, the color palette and the details. My aspiration for this collection is that everyone will feel as happy and confident in these pieces as I do,” Jennie concluded.

What’s In The JENNIE for Calvin Klein Capsule Collection?

The collection includes bralettes and matching bottoms, bodysuits, tank tops, tees, joggers, dresses, denim shirts, jeans and crewneck sweatshirts. Moreover, the pieces are available in lilac, chalk blue and desert. However, fans can still get them in classic black and white.

Jonathan Bottomley, Calvin Klein’s global chief marketing officer, expressed their excitement about working with Jennie.

“Having worked with Jennie on several campaigns, we know firsthand that she is a cultural powerhouse. Her persona, talent and distinctive style have a major global impact,” Bottomley said.

“Our partnership stems from an authentic place – Jennie is a longtime fan of the brand – and we wanted to deepen that relationship by bringing her personal perspective to our products,” he added. “The result is a mix of Jennie’s coveted style and Calvin Klein’s most iconic essentials, which we know will resonate strongly with consumers around the world.”

JENNIE by Calvin Klein will be available in select stores and online at calvinklein.com starting May 10, 2023.

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie Poses With Song Hye Kyo at 2023 Met Gala

Jennie is in good company at the 2023 Met Gala! The BLACKPINK member snapped a stunning selfie with “The Glory” star Song Hye Kyo. The “Solo” singer also shared Rosé’s advice for attending the biggest fashion event of the year.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Song Hye Kyo Take A Gorgeous Met Gala Selfie

The theme of the 2023 Met Gala is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”, and is a tribute to the former creative director of Chanel. Jennie is the house ambassador for the luxury brand and the invitation was inevitable. The BLACKPINK member represented the brand by wearing a vintage Chanel minidress from the 1990 Fall/Winter collection.

Jennie wasn’t the only South Korean celebrity at Met Gala 2023. Song Hye Kyo was also in attendance and the two decided to give fans a treat by taking a breathtaking selfie together. Vogue Korea shared the photo on Instagram which immediately had people swooning.

During an interview with Vogue, Jennie gushed about her vintage dress confirming it is based on Karl Lagerfeld’s original design.

“I’m wearing Chanel from the ’90s,” she said. “I’m so lucky to have the Chanel team recreate this look from the ’90s, the one that Karl did. So I’m just, like, so happy!

Jennie also revealed that Rosé had great advice for her appearance at the event. The BLACKPINK member, who attended the Met Gala in 2022, reportedly told her to enjoy herself!

“Rosé, she was here last year, and she told me, ‘Just have fun,’ so that’s the plan for today. I’m going to go have fun!” Jennie said with a smile.

Jennie is currently on the road with BLACKPINK for their BORN PINK World Tour. The group recently announced encore shows in North America.

Song Hye Kyo attended the 2023 Met Gala as Fendi’s brand ambassador. She recently won the Best Actress Award at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards for her performance in “The Glory”.

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