In the episode of 7 May of “You quiz on the TVn block”, Jennie di Blackpink offered one of her most felt interviews, revealing her profound pride for her Korean identity, her emotional journey as an K-pop idol and the personal growth she has experienced from her debut.
A line distinguished itself from its appearance: “For me, Soul is my city of paradise.”
A journey rooted in Korea
Jennie, who spent the school years in New Zealand, recalled that she returned to Korea and united YG Entertainment As an apprentice only a month later. “I had stopped the conviction of having done it, no matter what”, he said. Although his six -year training period was long, he never resentful. However, he admitted that he feels limited as a teenager: “It was shocking not to have freedom. I only reproached myself to go out. Once, I went to Hongdae for a coffee and I was told to return immediately.”
Despite the debut at 21 with confidence, Jennie said that the first years were without accidents: “We did not do very soon, so mostly we remained in our dormitories. It was a little boring because we should have been mysterious.” When Blackpink began their global ascent with a world tour of three years after his debut, Jennie was overwhelmed by the sudden pressure peak.
“I released my first solo song and my program was doubled. I didn’t have time to take care of myself. I lost a lot of weight and I injured my ankles. I started blaming myself, feeling as if I were not doing my job well”, He confessed. “I became very negative and one day I just finished the energy completely.”
The Covid-19 blocks gave Jennie his first real possibility of resting. “Without traveling abroad, the pressure got up. I became a queen for hobbies, every day of the week I tried something new”, He shared. Guest Yoo Jae-Suk Empathic: “I think Jennie just want to enjoy life. Who would not do it in the early 1920s?”
Jennie the CEO: a new chapter
Now the head of his own agency with 15 employees, Jennie is learning to drive. “There are times when I have to be cold, and I really hate it. It makes me feel as if I were not matured enough”, he said. But his team remains close, often leaving for Korean meals after international travel.
His solo debut album since he became independent had 15 tracks and 7 music videos, all carefully conceptualized by Jennie herself. “I already had graphics in mind while I was writing the songs”, He noticed.
Jennie has made priority to show his inheritance in his work. For the music video of “Zen,” He collaborated with the designer Min-hee park Incorporate Korean history and traditional art. “We studied Korean history and we have drawn from symbols such as Phoenix, the golden crowns of Silla and the inlays of mother of pearl”, Park explained.
When he was asked of his song “Seoul City”, Jennie’s pride was unmistakable. “I can’t forget how I felt when I wrote it. For me, Soul is my city of Paradise. It was not just about showing Seoul: I wanted to express the reason why I love this city through the Mise-en-Scène”, “,” he said.
The evolution of Jennie – from the anxious trainee for a global soloist proud of his roots – resounds deeply with the fans. Through his music, visual elements and sincere interviews, he continues to demonstrate that his identity as a Korean artist remains fundamental for everything he creates.
