Jennie Kim, also known as Jennie or Jennie Ruby Jane, is a South Korean singer, rapper, actress, and fashion icon.
She is best known as the main rapper and lead vocalist of Blackpink, a global hit girl group formed in 2016 by YG Entertainment.
She is also a successful solo artist, having released the chart-topping single “solo” 2018 and “You and I” will be launched in 2023.
In 2023, she made her acting debut, playing the role of Dyanne in the HBO series Idol, alongside Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd.
Jennie has been widely praised for her musical versatility, charismatic stage presence and unique style, earning her theHuman Channel”
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- Full name: Jennie Kim
- Date of Birth: January 16, 1996
- Age: 28
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: Korean
- Occupation: singer, rapper, actor, model
- Height: 160 cm or 5 feet 3 inches
- Parents: Mr. Kim (father, hospital owner) and Mrs. Kim (mother, CJ E&M director and shareholder)
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $20 million
Early life and education
Jennie Kim was born on January 16, 1996 in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, as an only child. She attended Cheongdam Elementary School in Seoul and moved to New Zealand when she was nine years old.
She lived in homestay and attended Waikowhai Secondary School in Auckland and ACG Parnell College.
While in New Zealand, she learned English and fell in love with music and art. In 2010, at the age of 14, she returned to South Korea to become a singer.
She attended Cheongdam High School and auditioned for YG Entertainment, one of the leading music agencies in South Korea.
She was accepted as a trainee and trained for six years before debuting as Blackpink. As of 2024, she is currently 28 years old.
Personal life
Jennie Kim has always remained private about her personal life and has not publicly confirmed any relationship.
However, she has been linked to several celebrities in the past, such as Kai from EXO, G-Dragon from Big Bang, and V from BTS. She and Kai dated for a few months in 2018-2019 but broke up due to their busy schedules.
There were rumors that she and G-Dragon were dating for a year in 2020-2021, but their relationship was never officially confirmed.
From 2022 to 2023, she and V were spotted together in Jeju Island and Paris, sparking dating speculation, but their agencies denied involvement.
Jennie likes people who are hardworking, sincere, and respectful of others. She is good friends with Blackpink members and other artists such as Lee Hi, Red Velvet’s Irene, and Twice’s Nayeon.
Profession
Jennie Kim began her career as a featured artist in several songs and music videos of YG Entertainment artists such as Lee Hi, Seungri, and G-Dragon.
She gained attention for her rapping skills, singing ability, and stunning visuals. She debuted as a member of Blackpink in August 2016 along with Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa.
The band became an immediate sensation, with songs breaking records and topping the charts, e.g. “Boombayah,” “Whistle,” “Playing with Fire,” “As If It’s Your Last,” “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” and “Kill This Love.””
They have also achieved international fame, performing at the Coachella festival, collaborating with artists such as Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga, and releasing their first full-length album, The Album, in 2020.
Jennie also began her solo career, releasing her first single, “solo”, released in November 2018. The song was a huge success, peaking at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and the Billboard World Digital Songs Chart.
She also became the first Korean female solo artist to surpass 300 million streams on Spotify and 800 million views on YouTube.
She followed it up with another hit single, “You and Me”, which topped the Billboard Global (excluding the United States) chart in October 2023 and entered the top five in South Korea.
She also collaborated with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp on the song “One of the girls”, the soundtrack to the HBO series Idol, in which she plays rising K-pop star Dyanne.
The song entered the top ten of the Billboard Global 200 and became the highest-charting song by a Korean female artist on the US Billboard Hot 100. In November 2023, Jennie founded her own record label, Odd Atelier, to produce and distribute her music and art.
Awards
Jennie Kim has received several awards and nominations as a singer and rapper, both as a member of Blackpink and as a solo artist. Some of her notable awards include:
- In November 2019, “Solo” won the Gaon Chart Music Award for Song of the Year.
- 2019 Golden Disc Award Digital Song Award “Solo”.
- 2018 Best Female Solo Artist in Philippine K-pop.
- 2021 Weibo Starlight Awards Starlight Hall of Fame (Korea)
- 2021 YouTube Creator Awards Silver Play Button and Gold Play Button.
- 2022 Best Advertising Model Brand Award (Grand Award).
- 2022 Fashion Photographer of the Year End Party Photogenic Awards.
- 2020 MR Extra Best Asian Show Award.
net worth
According to sources, Jennie Kim has a net worth of $20 million. Her income comes from music sales, concert tours, endorsements, and acting projects.
She is also a shareholder and director of CJ E&M, a large Korean entertainment company owned by her mother.
dispute
Jennie Kim has faced some controversies and criticisms during her career, such as;
- In 2018, she received hate comments and backlash after some netizens and media accused her of being lazy and unprofessional on stage. She later explained that she was suffering from anxiety and health issues at the time and apologized to fans for her performance. Her Blackpink members, her agency, and other celebrities also showed support.
Some fans expressed disappointment and anger when she was involved in a dating scandal with EXO member Kai in 2018-2019. Some fans also accused her of using Kai for publicity and fame and demanded that she leave Blackpink. The couple eventually broke up due to their busy schedules and decided to remain friends.
- In 2020, her private photos were leaked online, sparking rumors that she was dating Big Bang member G-Dragon. Some fans also speculated that the photos were photoshopped to create a false relationship. Her agency, YG Entertainment, filed a lawsuit against the person who first circulated the photos and said it would take legal action against anyone who violated her privacy and personal life.
- He is rumored to be dating BTS member V in 2022-2023 after they were spotted together in Jeju Island and Paris. Their agencies denied the news and said they are just friends and colleagues. Some fans also defended their friendship and asked others to respect their private lives.
Social Media
- Instagram: @jennierubyjane
- YouTube: Jennie Kim
- Twitter: @jenniekim
Discography
- Her second single “You & Me” (2023) also topped the Billboard Global (excluding the United States) chart and reached the top five in South Korea.
- “One of the Girls” (2023), a collaboration with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, was featured on the soundtrack to the HBO series Idol and became the highest-charting song by a South Korean female artist on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Odd Atelier (2024) is her debut studio album, featuring 10 tracks across genres and styles that showcase her musical and artistic vision.
As a member of Blackpink, she has also participated in the production of the following songs and albums:
- Square One (2016) was their debut single album and contained the songs “Boombayah” and “Whistle”.
- Square Two (2016) was their second single album and contained the songs “Playing with Fire” and “Stay”.
“As If It’s Your Last” (2017), their digital single, is a summer anthem and a fan favorite.
- Blackpink (2017) is their first Japanese album, which includes Japanese versions of their previous songs.
- Square Up (2018) is their first Korean mini-album, which contains the songs “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” and “Forever Young”.
Blackpink in Your Area (2018) is their first Japanese studio album, which contains Japanese versions of their previous songs and two new songs, “Blackpink in Your Area” and “So Hot”.
- Kill This Love (2019) is their second Korean album, which contains the songs “Kill This Love” and “Don’t Know What to Do”.
- Blackpink: The Album (2020) is their first Korean studio album, which contains the songs “How You Like That”, “Ice Cream” (feat. Selena Gomez), “Lovesick Girls”, and “Bet You Wanna” (feat. Cardi B).
