Jennie of BLACKPINK shares her feelings about turning 30, her bold style change, and her ongoing passion for music and art.
January/7/2026 12:12
BLACKPINK's Jennie openly talked about her feelings as she turns 30 with a bold style change. On the 31st of last month, the American fashion magazine 'V MAGAZINE' published a gravure and interview with Jennie. In this shoot, she revealed a daring short hairstyle, a departure from her long straight hair she maintained for about 8 years, instantly capturing viewers' attention. In the monochrome photos, she styled a white beret and off-shoulder dress, exuding an aura reminiscent of a classic movie scene with a provocative gaze. In an interview held in Los Angeles, she reflected on her milestone of turning 30 and her career, revealing her inner thoughts. When her 30th birthday was mentioned, she smiled and jokingly said, 'Please don't say that!' while showing excitement for the future. She expressed, 'I can't wait for a new chapter to begin. It's not just about turning 30; I have so many things I want to do and plan. I feel like I lived my 20s with passion and love.' Furthermore, she shared, 'I can't believe I'm still saying this. I felt the same way before releasing my first album 'Ruby', but I still feel like a baby just taking a step into the world.' She revealed her unwavering passion for not being satisfied with the current situation. Recently, she successfully completed BLACKPINK's 'DEADLINE' world tour and returned to the stage with all members for the first time in about three years. She candidly shared her feelings about this experience, saying, 'I wasn't afraid, but I didn't know what it would feel like to tour as a group after three years.' She expressed the stability she felt while balancing solo and group activities, likening it to 'home', explaining, 'Incorporating different music from solo and group into the setlist allowed me to see each other's stages from a new perspective, which was very fresh and fun. Standing on stage together again felt like coming back home.' Regarding her attitude toward maintaining success as a global star, she showed humility while revealing her strong core. 'When asked how I deal with success, I honestly don't think I'm handling it well. But I am proud of everything I've accomplished so far. I move forward with bigger dreams while reflecting on the past. That's my way.' Her passion for her main work remains strong. She revealed, 'I have performances in Tokyo on my birthday night and throughout that week,' and announced her first photo exhibition 'J2NNI5' to be held from the 16th to the 29th in Seoul's Jongno district, further expanding her interaction with fans through diverse activities.
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