Singer Jennie Kim Signs with Columbia Records as Solo Artist
Singer, actor, and Blackpink member Jennie Kim has signed as a solo artist with Columbia Records in partnership with her record label and entertainment company Oddatalier. The company announced that she will release her new solo single in October.
Jennie Kim’s Rise to Fame
Jennie first emerged in 2016 as a member of Blackpink, the highest-charting female Korean act on the Billboard charts. She is also the only artist from the country to headline Coachella. Last year, she collaborated with the Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp on the song “One of the Girls” and appeared in the controversial HBO series “The Idol.”
From Korea to New Zealand and Back
Kim was born in Korea but moved to and studied in Auckland, New Zealand when she was 10. After five years, she returned to Korea and joined the entertainment powerhouse YG’s talent academy. Blackpink formed in 2016 and has achieved significant milestones, including being the first music group and Korean female act to have five music videos with over one billion views each on YouTube.
Acting Career and Collaboration with Dua Lipa
In the series “The Idol,” created by Sam Levinson, Kim acts under the stage name Jennie Ruby Jane. She plays a backup singer and dancer to Lily-Rose Depp’s pop star character who gets the opportunity to break out on her own. Kim also spoke with Dua Lipa about her acting experience on the BBC Sounds podcast “Dua Lipa: At Your Service” last year.
Conclusion
Jennie Kim’s journey from Blackpink to a solo artist with Columbia Records showcases her versatility and talent in both music and acting. Her collaborations and achievements have solidified her position as a rising star in the entertainment industry.
FAQs
Q: When will Jennie Kim release her new solo single?
A: Jennie Kim is set to release her new solo single in October.
Q: What are some of Blackpink’s achievements?
A: Blackpink is the highest-charting female Korean act on the Billboard charts and the first music group and Korean female act to have five music videos with over one billion views each on YouTube.
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