Jennie
Under ODD ATELIER
Profile
- Birth name
- Jennie Kim
- Birthday
- January 16, 1996
- Height
- 163 cm
- Age
- 30
- Zodiac
- Capricorn
- Nationality
- South Korean
- MBTI
- INFJ
- Blood type
- B
Dramas & Roles
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About
Short bio
Jennie (제니) is a South Korean singer, rapper, actress, and member of BLACKPINK. Learn about her age, birthday, height, solo career, ODD ATELIER label, fun facts, and more.
Background
Born on January 16, 1996, in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, South Korea, Jennie Kim spent part of her childhood in Auckland, New Zealand, where she attended ACG Parnell College and became fluent in English. Living abroad at a young age helped shape the confident, globally minded artist fans know today. Although she briefly considered continuing her studies overseas, she ultimately returned to South Korea after deciding she wanted to pursue a career in music.
In 2010, Jennie auditioned for YG Entertainment by performing Rihanna's Take a Bow and was accepted as a trainee. She spent nearly six years training before debuting as a member of BLACKPINK on August 8, 2016. Even before debut, she attracted attention through collaborations with senior YG artists, including G-Dragon and Lee Hi. Since then, Jennie has become one of the most influential figures in K-pop, balancing success as a rapper, vocalist, solo artist, actress, entrepreneur, and global fashion icon.
Personality & Image
Jennie has always had a rare ability to command attention the moment she steps on stage. Whether she's performing with BLACKPINK, delivering a rap verse, or simply walking into a fashion show, she possesses a level of confidence and charisma that feels effortless. Fans often describe her as someone who can switch instantly between fierce performer and soft-hearted introvert, creating a contrast that makes her endlessly fascinating to watch.
Beyond her star power, many fans admire Jennie for her ambition and independence. Over the years, she has expanded her career far beyond music, launching her own company, exploring acting, writing music, and building a global fashion presence. Despite intense scrutiny throughout her career, she has consistently continued evolving as an artist while remaining unapologetically herself. For many BLINKs, Jennie represents confidence, creativity, and the courage to carve out her own path.
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FAQ
- How tall is Jennie?
- Jennie is 163 cm tall.
- How old is Jennie?
- Jennie is 30 years old.
- Where is Jennie from?
- Jennie is from South Korean.
- What is Jennie's MBTI?
- Jennie's MBTI type is INFJ.
- What is Jennie's real name?
- Jennie's birth name is Jennie Kim.
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- Jennie Kim was born on January 16, 1996, in Cheongdam, Seoul, South Korea, and spent part of her childhood studying abroad in New Zealand at ACG Parnell College, becoming fluent in English before returning to Korea to audition for YG Entertainment. Source: KbizoOm
- She auditioned for YG in 2010 by performing Rihanna's "Take a Bow," and despite being shy, she was accepted — she would go on to train for nearly six years before debuting as BLACKPINK's Main Rapper and Lead Vocalist. Source: KbizoOm
- Even before BLACKPINK's debut, Jennie gained early public recognition through features with major YG artists, appearing in G-Dragon's That XX music video in 2012, and on tracks by Lee Hi and G-Dragon. Source: K-POP NEWSWIRE
- Jennie made her solo debut on November 12, 2018, with "SOLO," which topped both the Gaon Digital Chart and Billboard's World Digital Songs chart — and its music video became the first by a Korean female soloist to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube. Source: K-POP NEWSWIRE / KbizoOm
- She became the first Korean solo artist to perform at Coachella when she took the stage with BLACKPINK in April 2019, with Billboard calling her performance "mind-blowing." Source: Kiddle
- In 2023, Jennie made her acting debut in HBO's The Idol under the name Jennie Ruby Jane, earning international attention for her role. Source: kpopping.com
- That same year, her track "One of the Girls" — a collaboration with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp — entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and earned RIAA Platinum certification, while "You & Me" topped the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. Source: omgidol.com
- Jennie founded her own independent creative label, ODD ATELIER, in December 2023, and signed a distribution deal with Columbia Records in 2024 to expand her global reach. Source: omgidol.com / KbizoOm
- Her debut studio album Ruby (2025) sold over 1 million copies worldwide, and its single "Mantra" made history as the highest-charting song by a Korean female soloist on the UK Singles Chart. Source: kpopping.com
- Jennie has been a long-standing icon of Chanel, earning the fan-given title "Human Chanel" for her effortless embodiment of the brand's aesthetic — she even attended the Chanel Paris Fashion Week Runway Show in October 2018 and was credited as a fashion editor for a March 2021 Vogue photo shoot. Source: BLACKPINK Wiki (Fandom)
- She holds songwriting credits on BLACKPINK's "Lovesick Girls" and contributed a new rap verse to a live version of "SOLO" performed at BLACKPINK: The Show in January 2021. Source: Kiddle
- Jennie received her first triple crown — winning a music show three consecutive times in one week — with "SOLO" on SBS Inkigayo on December 16, 2018. Source: BLACKPINK Wiki (Fandom)
- Her representative plush toy is a brown bear she has named Gomdeuk, which has become a beloved symbol among BLINKs. Source: BLACKPINK Wiki (Fandom)
- Jennie has two pet dogs named Kuma and Kai, whom she refers to as her "little princes" and regularly features in her social media content. Source: omgidol.com
- Jennie adores peanut butter sandwiches and has made them live on stream for fans; after trying Chicago popcorn on The Jennifer Hudson Show in 2025, she declared it her new obsession. Source: omgidol.com
- Her MBTI type is INFJ (updated from a previous result of INFP), and her blood type is B. Source: Kpop Profiles
