Jennie Kim — Biography
Jennie Kim, often referred to simply as Jennie, is a prominent South Korean singer, rapper, and actress. She spent her early years in South Korea before moving to New Zealand for five years, returning in 2010. In August 2016, she made her debut as part of the internationally acclaimed girl group Blackpink, alongside Lalisa Manoban, Roseanne Park, and Kim Ji-soo, all under YG Entertainment. In 2023, Jennie stepped into acting with her role in the HBO series The Idol, using the name Jennie Ruby Jane.
Her journey as a solo artist began in November 2018 with the release of the hit single "Solo," which soared to the top of both South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart and the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart. In 2023, her single "You & Me" achieved number one on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and ranked in the top five in South Korea, while "One of the Girls," also released in 2023, secured a place in the top ten of the Billboard Global 200. This latter track marked her as the highest-charting Korean female solo artist on the US Billboard Hot 100.
In November 2023, Jennie founded her own label, Odd Atelier. Throughout her career, she has garnered numerous awards, such as a Gaon Chart Music Award and a Golden Disc Award. Additionally, she holds the title of the most-followed Korean individual on Instagram, and her YouTube channel achieved the fastest milestone of one million subscribers. Celebrated for her artistic diversity and striking fashion sense, Jennie has been nicknamed the "Human Chanel," serving as a global ambassador for the brand. As of February 2026, she boasts an impressive social media presence, with 89.5 million followers on Instagram, 21.9 million on TikTok, and 16.8 million subscribers on her YouTube channel.
Her journey as a solo artist began in November 2018 with the release of the hit single "Solo," which soared to the top of both South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart and the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart. In 2023, her single "You & Me" achieved number one on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and ranked in the top five in South Korea, while "One of the Girls," also released in 2023, secured a place in the top ten of the Billboard Global 200. This latter track marked her as the highest-charting Korean female solo artist on the US Billboard Hot 100.
In November 2023, Jennie founded her own label, Odd Atelier. Throughout her career, she has garnered numerous awards, such as a Gaon Chart Music Award and a Golden Disc Award. Additionally, she holds the title of the most-followed Korean individual on Instagram, and her YouTube channel achieved the fastest milestone of one million subscribers. Celebrated for her artistic diversity and striking fashion sense, Jennie has been nicknamed the "Human Chanel," serving as a global ambassador for the brand. As of February 2026, she boasts an impressive social media presence, with 89.5 million followers on Instagram, 21.9 million on TikTok, and 16.8 million subscribers on her YouTube channel.
