Jennie emphasizes the importance of showcasing her cultural identity in her music and how it has influenced her journey as an artist.
Jennie highlights the importance of being authentic and expressing oneself artistically, all while navigating the expectations of success in the music industry.
Deep dives
The Journey of Blackpink's Jenny Kim
Blackpink member Jenny Kim discusses her multicultural background, growing up in New Zealand while maintaining her Korean heritage, and navigating different cultural identities. She talks about the importance of showcasing her cultural identity in her music and how it has influenced her journey as an artist. Jenny reflects on discovering her passion for singing and exploring her identity as a rapper within the K-pop industry. She also shares her experiences of performing at Coachella and the significance of representing Korean culture on a global stage. Jenny discusses the challenges of maintaining her individuality within the highly regimented K-pop training system and the importance of authenticity in her solo endeavors. Lastly, she opens up about her personal challenges with body image and striving for self-acceptance in an industry that can be physically demanding.
Embracing Curiosity and Personal Growth
Jenny expresses her love for learning and trying new things, describing herself as a 'nerd.' She emphasizes the importance of constantly exploring and experimenting in order to grow as an individual. Despite the pressures of a busy touring schedule, she finds ways to keep her body moving and stay connected to herself through activities like walking, yoga, stretching, and meditation. Jenny shares how her curiosity and thirst for knowledge have shaped her personality and influenced her decision-making process, both personally and professionally.
Navigating Cultural Identity and Redefining Success
Jenny delves into her journey of embracing her Korean heritage and balancing it with Western influences in her music. She credits her producer, Teddy, for emphasizing the importance of staying true to herself. Jenny reflects on the significance of bringing her own cultural experiences to the table as a member of Blackpink and the pressures of being a K-pop superstar. She discusses the joy and challenges of being a part of a group, while also exploring her own solo endeavors in modeling and acting. Jenny highlights the importance of being authentic and expressing oneself artistically, all while navigating the expectations of success in the music industry.
Challenges and Growth Behind the Scenes
Jenny reveals her personal struggles behind the scenes, such as coping with injuries, building stamina, and learning to take care of her body while performing. She shares her journey of self-discovery and acceptance, acknowledging that she is still learning and exploring her own limitations. Jenny opens up about the times when she felt misunderstood by fans and the pressures she experienced to meet expectations. However, she expresses gratitude for the support of her fans and the opportunity to share her genuine self with them.
In her first-ever podcast appearance, BLACKPINK superstar Jennie tells Dua about what it’s been like bringing her culture to the world via her group’s chart-topping K-pop music, the medium of dance, a recent foray into acting on HBO's The Idol, and so much more.
Join Jennie as she rewinds time and takes listeners on a journey from her time split between South Korea and New Zealand as a child to what it was like coming up in the K-pop trainee system. You’ll hear the BLACKPINK sensation look back on her years on the road, fighting burnout, reconnecting with her culture, and so much more.
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