In a rare and heard interview in the episode of 7 May of “You quiz on the TVn block”, Jennie di Blackpink opened with the experiences that modeled it, from growth alone in New Zealand to decide to pursue music and unite YG Entertainment.
A childhood abroad: learning of independence to 10
Jennie moved New Zealand At the age of ten, a decision guided by his mother’s vision. “I think my mother only wanted that I grew up in a larger world”, He remembered. “He thought it was important to learn the languages ​​in advance, so he stayed with me for the first two months, and after that, I lived alone.”
In a moment of humor, Jennie added, “He told me I said:” Don’t call me, I’m busy playing. “I have to have understood even then that if I had stayed in Korea, I would be buried in the studies.”
His life in New Zealand was both liberating and training. “If we had studied for an hour, we could have run for two. We learned the cuisine, art and we did so many outdoor activities”, he said. “I remember thinking:” Is there a better place for me than this? “At the beginning I couldn’t speak English, but I collected it in six months, out of survival.”
A clear call: return to Korea for music
After five years abroad, Jennie faced a crossroads when her mother suggested studying in the United States for college. Instead, Jennie had already found its purpose. His decision to target YG was not accidental. “Their music has combined my tastes and I admired senior artists there”, He explained. With determination, Jennie searched a private audition. “I found a private audition and I went there. Immediately afterwards, I received a call from the CEO.”
Jennie joined YG as a trainee only one month after returning to Korea. As he quickly passed the hearing, the debut route was long. “I always had this belief that I would do it, no matter what”, he said. “I was frustrated by how much the training lasted, but I didn’t hate it.”
However, the pressure of the life of trainees was not easy, especially during his adolescence. “Not having freedom was difficult. I couldn’t meet friends and if I went out, I would reproach myself.” He remembered. “Once I went to Hongdae for coffee and I was told to return immediately. The monthly assessments were terrifying. I was very shy and they would have told me to speak stronger.”
From a ten-year-old girl who learns to navigate in life in a foreign country to a specific hearing for teenagers for her dream company, Jennie’s journey is a testimony of clarity, resilience and ferocious self-director. His story reveals that behind the glamor of global fame there is a long street paved with personal sacrifices and unrivaled conviction.
