Blackpink's Jenny graces the cover of Billboard Magazine's January issue as a solo artist.
Jenny, a member of global girl group BLACKPINK, is preparing to take a new leap forward as a solo artist.
Recently gracing the cover of the January issue of Billboard magazine in the U.S., Jenny is building anticipation for her first solo album.
Billboard Magazine cover model
Jenny was selected as the cover model for the January issue of Billboard Magazine, where she was photographed and interviewed.
"The world knows Jennie from BlackPink, but with her upcoming solo debut album, they'll get to know the real Jennie," Billboard writes, highlighting her new musical endeavors.
: BlackPink's Jennie was selected as the cover model for the January issue (Source: iMBC Entertainment)
: BlackPink's Jennie was selected as the cover model for the January issue (Source: iMBC Entertainment)
Preparing for her solo album
In an interview, Jennie detailed the process of preparing for her solo album. She said that she wanted to realize her dream of releasing a solo album by listing and prioritizing the things she wanted in her life.
To this end, she made various efforts, including establishing her own label, OA Entertainment (ODDATELIER), and partnering with Columbia Records, a major American record label.
: BlackPink Jennie was selected as the cover model for the January issue of iMBC Entertainment (Source: iMBC Entertainment)
: BlackPink Jennie was selected as the cover model for the January issue of iMBC Entertainment (Source: iMBC Entertainment)
Features of the new album
Jennie explained that the new album is "composed of various genres and elements."
It contains a variety of musical elements, including rap, singing, and harmonies, and the overall sound was designed to make her love every song. "We're going to show a completely different sound," she said, adding that it will be an "all-you-can-eat album for everyone."
: BlackPink's Jennie was selected as the cover model for the January issue (Source: iMBC Entertainment)
Jennie's real story behind the album
The new album will be a musical representation of a chapter in Jennie's life. "I want my fans to listen to the music and feel closer to me," she says, adding that she wants to tell her true story through the album.
"I want to complete myself as Jennie Ruby Jane," she says, and her commitment to the album is evident in her words.
: BlackPink's Jennie was selected as the cover model for the January issue (Source: iMBC Entertainment)
Expected featured artists
Jennie revealed that some of the songs on the new album will have featured artists.
While the specific artists have not been revealed, it is expected to further broaden Jennie's musical spectrum.
: BlackPink's Jennie was selected as the cover model for the January issue (Source: iMBC Entertainment)
Plans for future activities
Having proven her potential as a solo artist by entering the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her single "Mantra," released last October, Jennie is preparing to take a bigger leap forward with this album.
"I'm excited to finally showcase what I've been working so hard on in 2024 next year," she says, emphasizing that she's ready to live up to her fans' expectations.The news of Jenny's solo album has been garnering interest from fans around the world. With her experience and skills as a member of BLACKPINK, it is expected that she will bring her own unique color to her music. Many are eagerly anticipating her new musical endeavors.
Jennie founded OA Entertainment
Earlier, we mentioned that the main reason Jennie founded OA Entertainment was to pursue personal freedom and independence... Specifically, she cited the following reasons
- Personal freedom: Jenny said she founded OA because she wanted to "feel more free and comfortable" doing solo work.
- Creative control: Jenny's statement that she "wanted to be free to do everything" reveals her desire to determine her own artistic direction.
- Challenge: Jenny expressed her desire to take on new challenges, saying, "I wanted to challenge myself and ask myself, 'What can you do on your own?
- Build her personal brand: "I want to take care of the artist, Jenny, first," she said, indicating her intention to further develop her personal brand.
- Maintain collaboration with her existing team: She wanted to continue working with YG Entertainment and BLACKPINK as a group, but manage her personal activities separately.
While Jenny acknowledged that this was a deliberate choice, she showed a strong desire to go her own way.