Jennie, who’s one fourth of the famed Ok-Pop lady group BLACKPINK, is again with new solo music!
On Friday, the singer, 27, (whose full identify is Jennie Kim) unveiled her newest solo single titled “You & Me.” It marks the famous person’s first solo effort in 5 years.
“You & Me” is a sultry dance-pop track. The brand new observe finds the Ok-pop idol highlighting her alluring vocals and rap abilities, and lyrically carrying her coronary heart on her sleeve.
“I actually prefer it / Nothin’ on the earth could make me really feel the way in which you do, the belongings you do,” the star sings. “I really like you and me / Dancing within the moonlight / No person can see.”
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The track dropped with a dance efficiency video that includes the BLACKPINK artist in a crimson gown and joined by a crew of back-up dancers in black leotards. Towards a minimalist backdrop, they replicate fierce choreography that originated on the Born Pink World Tou. Finally, it is as if Jennie and the dancers are surrounded by stardust and actually dancing within the moonlight, whereas the singer joins only a male associate.
“You & Me” dropped as a double single, arriving together with “You & Me (Coachella ver.).” A sped-up second model of the track, “You & Me (Coachella ver.)” exhibits Jennie’s versatility, because the observe is led by a extra hip-hop-heavy beat and contains an extra rap verse.
BLACKPINK revealed the information on Instagram Wednesday by debuting artwork impressed by the observe. Within the picture, Jennie wore a crimson ruffled skirt and matching shirt as she appeared earlier than a physique of water and full moon.
“You & Me” reportedly debuted through the opening date of BLACKPINK’s Born Pink world tour on the KSPO Dome in Seoul final October, based on NME.
The only additionally follows her debut solo single “SOLO” in 2018, which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s World Digital Track Gross sales chart.
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Her solo ventures additionally embody her function on The Weeknd‘s HBO drama The Idol earlier this 12 months, the place she starred reverse Lily-Rose Depp. The performer appeared on the soundtrack for the collection, releasing the track “One of many Ladies” together with The Weeknd, 33, and Depp, 24.
Jennie advised WWD in Could that her friendship with Depp by their Chanel connection helped her really feel comfy making her performing debut on the present.
“She actually helped me loads. Telling me about scenes, and it was very comforting to have her there,” Jennie stated. “She simply taught me to precise myself and be comfy with myself, to not be scared.”
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She additionally starred in a limited-edition capsule assortment with Calvin Klein — and attended her first Met Gala in Could.
“I am carrying Chanel from the ’90s runway. I am so fortunate to have the Chanel staff recreate this look, the one which Karl did. I am simply so pleased!” Jennie advised Emma Chamberlain for Vogue on the crimson carpet.
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Earlier than making her debut on the annual fête, Jennie acquired some easy however sound recommendation from one in all her BLACKPINK groupmates.
“I do not know what to anticipate, however Rosé was right here final 12 months and he or she advised me, ‘Simply have enjoyable,’ so that is the plan for at this time,” she shared.
Jennie — who’s recognized for her rapping abilities in BLACKPINK — advised Rolling Stone in 2022 that she seeks normalcy regardless of the celebrity.
“Greater than anybody, we wish to be strange ladies,” she advised the outlet. “Certain, there are occasions after we speak about what sort of affect we may have. However what we truly love is speaking about our cats, canine, good meals, and fairly locations.”
