Jennie Ruby Jane is a prominent South Korean vocalist and rapper. Her importance stems from her affiliation with the famous K-pop ensemble “Black Pink” under YG Entertainment since August 2016. Her energetic persona radiates through her diverse abilities in hip-hop, dance-pop, and K-pop.
Biography & Profile Overview
Born on January 16, 1996, Jennie Kim will be 30 years old in 2026. Originating from Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, South Korea, she was raised in an affluent family. She possesses South Korean citizenship, practices Christianity, and received her education at Cheongdam Middle School in Seoul and Waikowhai Intermediate School in Auckland, New Zealand.
Following that, she attended ACG Parnell College in New Zealand. From a very young age, she exhibited a greater enthusiasm for co-curricular activities, such as singing and dancing, while paying less attention to her academics. She participated in numerous competitions.
| Name | Jennie Kim |
| Full Name | Jennie Ruby Jane |
| Net Worth | $30 Million |
| Date of Birth | 16 January 1996 |
| Age | 30 Years Old |
| Birth Place | Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, South Korea |
| Currently Live In | Cheongdam-dong |
| Profession | Rapper, Singer and Actress |
| Debut | Music Video: Solo (2018) |
| Years Active | 2012 – Present |
| Nationality | Korean – South Korean |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | Korean Descent |
| Hometown | Cheongdam-dong, Seoul |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| School/High School | Cheongdam Middle School, Seoul, South Korea and Waikowhai Intermediate School, Auckland, New Zealand |
| College/University | ACG Parnell College, New Zealand |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
Family, Partner & Relationships
Jennie Kim’s father is Mr. Kim, who works in a hospital, while her mother is Mrs. Kim, a Director at CJ and M.
She is an only child and has no siblings.
Jennie Kim is currently single. From October 2018 to January 2019, she was involved with Kai, a member of a South Korean boy band.
She was also rumored to be in a relationship with Harry Styles, a singer and songwriter.
Additionally, she previously dated G Dragon, a South Korean rapper.
| Father Name | Mr. Kim |
| Mother Name | Mrs. Kim |
| Boyfriend | Kai (Ex) Harry Styles (Ex) G Dragon (Ex) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Jennie Kim Height & Weight
She is an incredibly attractive and stunning rapper and singer in the Korean scene. Jennie is recognized for her appealing and charismatic demeanor. Jennie possesses a delightful smile, charming looks, and impressive body proportions.
She has a striking, attractive figure, with measurements of around 34-28-35 inches.
Jennie stands at 5 feet 4 inches tall, and her body weight is approximately 55 Kg. She has lovely, long brown hair and captivating black eyes.
| Height (approx) | in centimeters: 164 cm in meters: 1.64 m in feet inches: 5’ 4” |
| Weight (approx) | in kilograms: 55 kg in pounds: 121 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Professional Journey
Jennie Kim initiated her career as a vocalist with YG Entertainment in 2010, participating as a trainee for 6 years.
In 2013, she was featured as an artist in tracks like ‘Special’, ‘GG Be’, and ‘Black’.
In 2016, she dropped singles called ‘Square One’ and ‘Square Two’. That same year, she contributed to four songs titled ‘Boombayah’, ‘Whistle’, ‘Playing with Fire’, and ‘Stay’.
In 2017, she participated in the extended play titled ‘BlackPink’. During this time, she worked on the track “As if it’s Your Last”. This year BlackPink held the ‘Blackpink Japan Premium Debut Showcase’.
In 2018, her solo single ‘Solo’ was launched, with her as the main artist, and she also featured in its music video.
In 2020, she joined the cast of SBS’s ‘Village Survival, the Eight.’ She starred in six episodes of the YouTube series ‘Jennie – Solo Diary,’ contributed to the ‘BlackPink in Your Area’ studio album, and appeared in the single album ‘Ddu-Du-Ddu-Du.’ She launched the extended play ‘Square Up.’ That year, Blackpink collaborated with Dua Lipa on the hit song ‘Kiss and Makeup’ and embarked on an Arena Tour. From 2018 to 2020, they undertook the ‘In Your Area World Tour.’
In 2019, she released a live album titled BlackPink Arena Tour 2018 ‘Special Final in Kyocera Dome Osaka’ and BlackPink 2018 tour ‘In Your Area’ Seoul. She also worked on the extended play ‘Kill This Love’ this year.
This year Blackpink unveiled “BlackPink’s 2019 Welcoming Collection,” “2019 BlackPink’s Summer Diary in Hawaii,” and ‘BlackPink House’.
In 2020, she served as the lyricist and composer for the song ‘Lovesick Girls’.
This year, she made notable appearances. She participated in the studio album “The Album” and showcased her talents in the live album “BlackPink 2019-2020 World Tour in Your Area – Tokyo Dome.” Furthermore, she made significant contributions to the album “How You Like That.” Additionally, she released two impactful promotional singles, ‘Awesome’ and ‘Sour Candy.’ Blackpink also unveiled “BlackPink’s 2020 Welcoming Collection” and “2020 BlackPink’s Summer Diary in Seoul.”
Alongside all these, integrated with the Girl Group Blackpink, she took part in various concert tours, extended plays, produced numerous singles, promotional singles, collaborations, charted songs, music videos, DVDs, and Blu-ray, among many others. Moreover, she has endorsed various well-known brands and participated in commercial advertisements.
Recognitions
Jennie Kim alone has received nominations for 10 awards, of which she has triumphed in 3. In 2019, she clinched the Song of the Year – November award at the Gaon Chart Music Awards. That same year, she received the Best Digital Song (Bonsang) award at the Golden Disc Award and Best Female Solo Artist at the Philippine K-pop Awards, all for her performance in ‘Solo’.
She has also received nominations for the SBS Entertainment Awards, Genie Music Awards, and Mnet Asian Music Awards. This is just a snapshot of her awards; in total, she has achieved 71 awards and 230 nominations in conjunction with the group BlackPink.
Disputes
Jennie Kim has faced two controversies thus far. In 2020, during her performance of BlackPink’s ‘Lovesick Girls’, she wore a nurse’s outfit. The Korean Health and Medical Workers Union criticized this attire for sexualizing nurses, deeming it completely inappropriate.
In 2018, she faced significant backlash as she appeared lethargic during a performance. Many claimed she did not give her best that day, resulting in furious responses from those who paid to watch her performance.
Jennie Kim Net Worth
By 2026, Jennie Kim’s net worth stands at $30 million. She primarily derives her income from her musical and television endeavors. Jennie also gains financially from various brand endorsements and commercial advertisements.
