Discover 30 fascinating facts about Jennie Kim, the multi-talented K-pop sensation from BLACKPINK. Learn about her journey, unique traits, and behind-the-scenes trivia that every fan should know
- Full Name: Kim Jennie
- Native Name: 김제니
- Birthday: January 16, 1996
- Age: 28 years old
- Hometown: Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, South Korea
- Blood Type: B
- Height: 5’4″ (163 cm)
- Weight: 110.2 lbs (50 kg)
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in Korean, Japanese, and English
- Childhood Dream: Initially dreamed of becoming a ballet dancer
- Education Abroad: Studied in New Zealand for five years
- Audition Song: Auditioned for YG Entertainment with Rihanna’s “Take a Bow”
Career with BLACKPINK:
- Group Debut: Debuted with BLACKPINK on August 8, 2016
- Position in BLACKPINK: Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist
- First Revealed Member: First member to be revealed for BLACKPINK
- Solo Debut: Debuted as a solo artist with the single “Solo”
- Chart Success: “Solo” topped South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart
Solo Activities and Achievements:
- Acting Debut: Made her acting debut under the stage name Jennie Ruby Jane in HBO’s “THE IDOL”
- Record Breaker: Her YouTube channel was the fastest in history to surpass 1 million subscribers
- Fashion Icon: Known as the “Human Chanel” and serves as a global ambassador
- Established Own Label: Founded her own label, ODD ATELIER, in November 2023
- Instagram Influence: The most-followed Korean individual on Instagram
Personal Life and Preferences:
- Favorite Colors: Black and pink
- Animal Lover: Favorite animals are chinchillas and capybaras
- Puppies: Owns two puppies named “Kai” and “Kuma”
- Close with Jisoo: Became close with Jisoo by talking all night in a hot tub/sauna
- Carries Good Luck Charms: Carries the member’s baby pictures around for good luck
Miscellaneous Facts:
- First TV Appearance: Made her first TV appearance at the age of 10
- Interest in K-pop: First heard of K-pop while in New Zealand, sparking her interest in YG Entertainment
- Musical Contributions: Featured in songs such as Lee Hi’s “Scarecrow,” Seungri’s “GG Be,” and G-Dragon’s “Black”
