JENNIE is one of the biggest K-pop stars in the world — a singer, rapper and fashion icon best known as a member of the girl group BLACKPINK. Born Jennie Kim on January 16, 1996, in South Korea, she is also a successful solo artist whose songs like "Solo", "You & Me" and "Mantra" have topped charts across Asia and beyond.
JENNIE (2024), via OA / Columbia Records
Early Life
Born Jennie Kim on January 16, 1996, in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, South Korea. Grew up in South Korea and spent part of her childhood in New Zealand. Returned to South Korea and trained at YG Entertainment before debuting as a member of BLACKPINK in 2016.
Career
Debuted with BLACKPINK in 2016; the group became one of the biggest K-pop acts in the world with hits like "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du", "Kill This Love", "Pink Venom" and "How You Like That"; performed at Coachella in 2019 and 2023, and headlined BST Hyde Park in London in 2023; made her solo debut with "Solo" in November 2018, which topped charts in South Korea; featured on "One of the Girls" with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp for HBO's The Idol (2023), which became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100; released "You & Me" in October 2023 and "Mantra" in October 2024, both commercial hits; founded her own label and management company OA (Odd Atelier) in late 2023, and signed with Columbia Records as a solo artist in 2024; released her debut solo studio album "Ruby" on March 7, 2025, featuring collaborations with Doechii, Dua Lipa, Childish Gambino, Dominic Fike, FKJ and Kali Uchis; known as a global fashion icon and Chanel house ambassador.
Recent News
In February 2026, JENNIE featured on Tame Impala's "Dracula" remix, which went viral on TikTok and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 — becoming the longest-running Hot 100 top-10 hit ever by a song involving a K-pop artist, surpassing BTS' "Butter"; in July 2026 she joined Tame Impala on stage at Boston's TD Garden for the first live performance of the remix; in September 2026 "Dracula (Remix)" reached No. 1 on Billboard's all-format Radio Songs chart; she also continues her global fashion campaigns with Chanel.
FAQs
What is JENNIE's real name and age?
JENNIE's real name is Jennie Kim (Korean: Kim Jennie); she was born on January 16, 1996, which makes her 30 years old in 2026.
What are JENNIE's biggest solo songs?
"Solo" (2018), "You & Me" (2023), "Mantra" (2024), "One of the Girls" (2023, with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp) and "like JENNIE" from her 2025 album "Ruby".
What is JENNIE's debut solo album?
"Ruby", released on March 7, 2025 via her own label OA (Odd Atelier) and Columbia Records.
What record did the Tame Impala "Dracula" remix set?
The February 2026 remix went to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and logged the longest Hot 100 top-10 run ever for a song involving a K-pop artist.
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