QUICK FACTS
Age
30
Birthday
January 15, 1996
Zodiac
Capricorn
Position
Rapper, Vocalist
Birthplace
Seoul, South Korea
Korean Name
김제니
BIOGRAPHY
Jennie Kim spent her formative school years in New Zealand, which gave her native-level English fluency and a Western pop perspective that distinguishes her within BLACKPINK. She became a YG trainee in 2010 at age 14, training for six years before debut. BLACKPINK's only rapper-vocalist hybrid, she debuted her solo career with 'SOLO' in 2018 — it reached number one in Korea and charted in 26 countries. She is a Chanel global ambassador and one of the most photographed women in contemporary fashion.
An avid home cook who documents her meals, a passionate fashion collector with a focus on archival pieces, and a dog lover who frequently features her Maltese on social media.
DID YOU KNOW
- 01
First BLACKPINK member to debut solo, with 'SOLO' in 2018
- 02
Founded her own label, Odd Atelier
- 03
Acted in the HBO series The Idol and is a longtime Chanel ambassador
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