by Quick Facts of Jennie Kim
- Full Name: Jennie Kim
- Gender: Female
- Birth Country: Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, South Korea
- Net Worth: $8 million
- Height: 5′ 4¼
- Eye Color: Black
- Relationship: Former Boyfriend Kai
- Birth Name: Jennie Kim
- Date of Birth: January 16, 1996 (age 25 years)
- Nationality: Korean
- Profession: Singer
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Weight: 55 kg
- Hair Color: Black
Kim Jennie, popularly known as Jennie Kim or Jennie, is a South Korean singer and rapper, best recognized as a member of an all-girl K-pop group Blackpink since 2016. She is also known for her solo album released in 2018.
Jennie Kim is a famous South Korean singer, known for her all-girl band Blackpink alongside Rosé, Lalisa Manoban, and Jisoo. The band is currently signed to YG Entertainment, the same label that has managed hugely popular acts Big Bang and 2NE1. Blackpink is also famous as the first female K-pop acts from YG Entertainment. Since her solo albums released in 2018, she has grown even more popular now. Besides this, Jennie is also a well-admired star on social media. She has over 29.4m followers on Instagram, over 116.3k followers on Twitter, and over 238.4k followers on Facebook.
Jennie Kim’s Bio, Early Life, and Family
Jennie Kim was born on January 16, 1996, in Seoul Capital Area, South Korea. Likewise, her father was the owner of a hospital, and her mother was involved in a media company named CJ E&M. Being a single child, she received all her parents’ attention and was sent to New Zealand to pursue her higher education at ACG Parnell College.
Jennie was interested in singing since her childhood. When she was 14, Jennie Kim signed the agreement with ‘YG Entertainment’ in South Korea. Yet, she did not begin her singing career immediately and spent six whole years training so that she could debut at a bigger scale. During her training years, she improved her vocals and also exhibited her skills in rapping.
YG Entertainment then brought together an all-female band ‘BlackPink.’ As the group was in talks since 2012, the final members were revealed only on June 29, 2016.
Professional Career
Jennie, alongside Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa, made their debut on August 8, 2016, and their first album ‘Square One’ highlighted tracks, such as ‘Boombayah’ and ‘Whistle.’ Their song ‘Whistle’ grew to the number one hit on the ‘Goan Digital Chart’, and the video of the song went viral on YouTube consequently. The band got popular overnight, and the band members were listed on the ‘Billboard Social 50’.
Jennie, alongside her bandmates, reached a new milestone in their career after the release of their new single, As If It’s Your Last on June 22, 2017, which was listed on top of ‘Billboard’s World Digital Song’ chart. As their performance started getting momentum, there was no stopping BlackPink. The band even decided to make their debut in Japan on August 30, 2017, with their elongated musical play ‘Blackpink.’
In January 2018, Jennie was selected as the new image for ‘Chanel Beauty.’ Moreover, she became the first Korean solo artist to perform at ‘Coachella’ in April 2019 alongside her band after releasing her solo album in 2018.
What is Jennie Kim’s Net Worth?
Currently, 24 years old, Jennie Kim’s current net worth is reportedly over $8 million. Jennie earned such massive wealth as a professional singer and rapper.
Breaking down of Jennie Kim’s net worth:
| Estimated Net Worth in 2020 (Till June) | +$8 million |
| Last Year’s Net Worth (2020) | $8 million |
| Yearly Income | ($2-$4) million |
| Source of Income | Singer and Rapper(profession) |
Is Jennie Kim married or dating someone?
Jennie Kim is reported to be single currently. Earlier, she dated South Korean boyband member Kai from EXO from 2018 to January 2019. Their relationship became public in December 2018 which was confirmed by EXO’s management company. The former couple was also photographed together during that time.
In 2019, Jennie, alongside another K-pop star, Kai from the boy band EXO, went public with the story of their romance on New Year’s Day. Even, SM Entertainment, which operates the nine-member boy band, EXO, mentioned that Kai had a romantic concern toward her. However, Jennie wasn’t ready to accept her relationship until they started getting caught by the paparazzi. As per sources, the pair isn’t together anymore, as they have cut-ties officially from each other, in all way possible.
People also believe that YG Entertainment’s contract that forbids Blackpink to get a boyfriend is the reason behind her split from Kai. So, we expect that Jennie is currently single.
Jennie Kim’s Body Measurements
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches |
| Hair | Black |
| Eyes | Black |
| Body Type | Slim and Fit |
Some FAQs related to Jennie Kim
What is Jennie Kim’s nationality?
Jennie Kim is a South Korean K-Pop singer.
What is Jennie Kim’s profession?
Jennie Kim is a singer and rapper by profession.
What is Jennie Kim’s height?
Jennie Kim has a height of 5 feet 4 inches /163 cm.
