Age, Biography, and Wiki
Jennie began her entertainment career as a trainee with YG Entertainment in 2010, training for six years before her debut. She has appeared in music videos and featured on tracks by other YG artists prior to her official debut with BLACKPINK. In 2018, Jennie launched a successful solo career with the single "Solo," which achieved international recognition. More recently, in 2023, she made her acting debut in the HBO series "The Idol".
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| Date of Birth | 16 January 1996 |
| Age | 29 Years |
| Birth Place | Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | South Korea |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Jennie is widely reported to be approximately 163 cm (5'4") tall, though official figures may vary. Information about her weight and detailed measurements is not officially disclosed, but she is known for her slender build and fashion-forward style, often recognized as a trendsetter in the K-pop industry.
In mid-October 2018, an announcement of Jennie's official solo debut was made. Following a series of promotional teasers, it was revealed she would release a single album titled Solo with a lead single of the same name. In the midst of preparation for her debut, it was decided that her single "Solo" would first be revealed through Blackpink's In Your Area tour in Seoul on November 10, ahead of release two days later. The song was described as a hip hop track with pop elements and was designed to showcase Jennie's sides as both a "delicate girl" and "independent woman". To promote the single, YG Entertainment aired the Jennie – 'Solo' Diary series on YouTube, sharing glimpses of her work throughout the promotion period of the single.
On September 8, it was announced that Jennie had signed as a solo artist with Columbia Records in partnership with her label Odd Atelier. Jennie released "Mantra" on October 11 as the lead single from her debut studio album Ruby. The song debuted at number three on the Billboard Global 200 and number two on the Billboard Global Excl. US, becoming Jennie's third and fourth top-ten hit on the respective charts. It peaked at number three on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart and number 98 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also debuted at number 37 on the UK Singles Chart, breaking the record for the highest-charting UK single by a Korean female solo artist. Jennie was the most-nominated and most-awarded soloist at the 2024 MAMA Awards, where she won four awards for Best Dance Performance Female Solo with "You & Me", Best Collaboration and Best Rap & Hip Hop Performance with "Spot!", and Fans' Choice Female Top 10.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Jennie’s relationship status is a topic of much public interest. She has been linked to several high-profile celebrities over the years, but as of 2025, she has not officially confirmed any current romantic relationships. Jennie tends to keep her personal life private, and most reports about her dating life are speculative or based on unconfirmed rumors.
She was initially reported to be born in Cheongdam-dong, a ward of Gangnam District, Seoul, but she later revealed in episode three of Apartment 404 that she was actually born in Bundang in Seongnam. She initially attended Cheongdam Elementary School in Seoul before moving to New Zealand. When she was eight years old, she went on a trip with her family to Australia and New Zealand. When her mother asked her if she liked New Zealand and wanted to stay, Jennie replied "yes". One year later, she was sent to study at Waikowhai Intermediate School in Auckland and lived with a home-stay family. Jennie spoke about her experience learning a new language on the MBC's documentary English, Must Change to Survive (2006). During her adolescent years, she dreamed of becoming a ballet dancer. After completing intermediate, she enrolled at ACG Parnell College.
Jennie first heard of K-pop while in New Zealand, particularly finding an interest in YG Entertainment's music. Her mother planned to move her to Florida in the United States at the age of 14 to continue her studies to become a lawyer or teacher; however, she did not like the idea and was concerned about not finding work she liked while living alone. Her family supported her decision, and she moved back to South Korea in 2010, where she studied at Cheongdam Middle School. Jennie auditioned for YG Entertainment that same year with Rihanna's "Take a Bow", succeeding in joining the label as a trainee. Through High Cut Korea, she revealed because she was afraid of strangers and reluctant to take initiative, she could barely introduce herself during her audition. Initially a vocalist, the company believed she should embrace the role of a rapper as most songs she covered included raps and she was the only trainee fluent in English at the time, along with her native Korean; she also knows basic Japanese and has learned French.
Jennie began reading fashion magazines and looking at different clothing styles when she was a child. Her interest in fashion came from her mother. Jennie told Elle Indonesia that Chanel was a part of her life from a young age and that she still remembered her first memory involving the fashion house: "I remember when I was little, I look through my mother's wardrobe, and search for whatever vintage Chanel I could find". For her solo debut, she was involved in planning and styling her own wardrobe and put together more than 20 outfits for the music video of "Solo". Jennie recalled in an interview with Billboard that during the music video filming, she considered the way each would fit the song and what she could change, which helped her to learn many new ways of approaching fashion. She stated in an interview with Elle Korea that fashion became an important aspect in her career as she tried to convey the message of her music both aurally and visually.
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Net Worth
Jennie has a massive online presence. She is active on Instagram (as @jennierubyjane), where she has over 80 million followers, making her one of the most followed K-pop idols on the platform. She also maintains a strong presence through BLACKPINK’s official social media channels and YouTube, where she shares music, behind-the-scenes content, and personal updates.
Jennie has been part of the Cheongdam Woori Animal Hospital's "Protect Our Family" campaign since 2018, which helps to protect pets and rescue abandoned dogs. In November 2023, she attended the 18th Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Charity Event, a charity gala to raise funds for cancer screening, surgery and treatment for low-income people. In May 2024, she donated ₩100 million (US$74,400) to the Korean branch of Habitat for Humanity in the name of Blink, Blackpink's fan club, to aid in the construction of an alternative school for the youth. Proceeds from her US shows for the Ruby Experience in March 2025 supported fire recovery efforts and local firefighters in Los Angeles, which was devastated by wildfires. The same month, she donated ₩100 million to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to help with wildfire relief in Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam. Her donation will be used for practical recovery activities such as emergency livelihood support, providing relief supplies, and operating temporary shelters for residents in the affected areas.
Former K-pop girl group After School member Jung Ah nicknamed her baby Jennie, calling it a "cute and pretty" name and citing her admiration of Jennie as an idol. In August 2021, Jennie was voted the sixth most well-rounded idol with talents in songwriting, dancing, and singing. She was the highest-ranking female idol on the list with 2,025 votes. In November 2021, Osen reported that Jennie was ranked sixth in celebrity endorsement earnings in 2021, with an estimated ₩5 billion, despite only appearing in five advertisements that year. On February 23, 2022, a day after the release of her Jentle Garden app, it was reported that it had ranked number one in the "popularity" category of the Korean App Store, surpassing social media platform TikTok. In March 2022, YG Family's video titled 'Fifteen Nights on a Business Trip 2' with Jennie as a special guest has surpassed 10 million views on YouTube. The clothes she wore went viral, including search phrases on portal sites.
Education
Jennie’s early education began at Cheongdam Elementary School in Seoul. At age eight, she moved to New Zealand with her family and later attended the Waikowhai Intermediate School and ACG Parnell College in Auckland. She became proficient in English during her time abroad. Jennie initially planned to study in the United States at age fifteen but instead chose to pursue her passion for singing, leading to her audition for YG Entertainment and subsequent career in music.
