Korean Netizens Defend BLACKPINK Amidst N-Word Controversy

Here’s what they had to say. Recently, leaked predebut content allegedly featuring BLACKPINK has gone viral. BLACKPINK The clips feature the members’ predebut audition and evaluation tapes. However, they quickly gained attention for Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé‘s usage of the N-Word.   Particularly, international fans and news sources have shared their opinion on the issue. Many have presented various opinions: Some believe that as English speakers, they...

Alleged Leaked Photo Of BLACKPINK’s Jennie And BTS’s V Kissing Goes Viral — Debunked Immediately

Fake news. Over the last week of March 2025, an anonymous source who claims to be a former YG Entertainment employee began leaking information from YG Entertainment and other large companies. One such leaks was a photo allegedly of BLACKPINK‘s Jennie and BTS‘s V engaging in lip lock. | @ygleakerinfo/X The photo soon went viral on X with over 300,000 hits.   As Jennie and V were previously engaged...

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Receives Mixed Reactions On Latest Chanel Campaign

Netizens are torn on the bag.   BLACKPINK‘s Jennie is gaining attention for her latest Chanel campaign. BLACKPINK’s Jennie | CHANEL | CHANEL She emerged as the face of the Chanel 25 handbag in a brand new advertisement video, along with some stunning promotional photos. | CHANEL | CHANEL She shows off the new bag and its unique shape, drawing mixed reactions from netizens. | CHANEL | CHANEL While everyone agrees that Jennie is...

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Sparks Shock With Exclusive Tour Of Her Luxurious ODD ATELIER (OA) Office

BLACKPINK‘s Jennie reveals an exclusive and detailed look at her luxurious company office. BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram When Jennie announced the opening of her company, ODD ATELIER (OA), netizens got glimpses of the glamorous office.   On March 13, Hong Ji Kyung posted a new video with the title, “Hong Jin-kyung reveals “Jennie’s office with a garden” for the first time (Feat: Jennie’s mom).” As Hong...

Blackpink’s Jennie thinks Doechii is amazing

Blackpink star Jennie thinks Doechii is "amazing". The 29-year-old singer collaborated with Doechii, 26, on 'xtraL — which features on Ruby, her new album — and Jennie has revealed that she relished the experience of working with Doechii. The singer said on The Jennifer Hudson Show: "She's amazing. "[It was] so much fun working with her. Like, we would add...

Blackpink’s Jennie feels inspired by Rihanna

Blackpink star Jennie feels inspired by Rihanna. The 29-year-old singer — who is best known for starring in the chart-topping girl group — has admitted to feeling nervous around Rihanna. Asked if she's ever felt starstruck, Jennie said on Chicken Shop Date: "For me, it was Rihanna. "I... Yeah, I… yeah. See me mumbling? I can't even talk about her." Jennie...

Blackpink’s Jennie to release debut studio album in 2025

Jennie, a member of four-member K-pop girl group Blackpink, will release her first solo studio album in 2025. The 28-year-old made the announcement in a 4½-minute video which went live on YouTube on Dec 23, and was linked to her website on Dec 25. In the video, the South Korea-born star shared that she hopes listeners will...

Netizens Defend BLACKPINK’s Jennie From Malicious Comments About Her Body

“Are you jealous of Jennie, sis?”   Netizens recently came to the defense of BLACKPINK‘s Jennie following criticism of her body. BLACKPINK’s Jennie | AO On November 9, Jennie appeared in a video for Vogue, where she was interviewed about cold plunging. Cold plunging is a recovery technique usually used by athletes to help their bodies recover from activity, but it can also have other...

BLACKPINK Jennie’s Solo Teaser Sparks Speculations Of Her “Copying” Lee Hyori

An inspiration or just the fashion cycle?   BLACKPINK member Jennie is gearing up for her solo comeback with the new single, “MANTRA.” Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram On September 29, KST, Jennie’s self-established agency, ODD ATELIER, dropped a teaser of the song through its YouTube channel, creating a huge buzz and anticipation. But Jennie’s styling in the teaser has caused some speculations of her being inspired by the first-generation...

Blackpink’s Jennie inks solo deal with Columbia Records

Blackpink's Jennie has inked a solo deal with Columbia Records. The 28-year-old star has landed a contract with the major label and agreed a partnership with her own label, Oddatelier, which will see her release a new solo single next month. It comes after the K-pop girl group — completed by Lisa, Rose and Jisoo — decided not to...