BLACKPINK's Jennie has officially confirmed her solo comeback, with a new EP scheduled for release at the end of August. Her agency ODD ATELIER announced that Jennie is currently focusing on preparations for the new project, aiming for a late August launch.
This announcement follows an eventful year for Jennie, who performed as a headliner at seven major global music festivals. Her appearances included the Governors Ball Music Festival in the United States, Roskilde Festival in Denmark, Open'er Festival in Poland, Mad Cool Festival 2026 in Spain, and Summer Sonic 2026 in Japan.
During these high-profile festival stages, Jennie gave fans a special treat by performing unreleased tracks. Songs like "Less than a Lover," "FALLEN ANGEL," and "lockitdown" were introduced to live audiences, offering an early glimpse into her new musical direction and raising curiosity about the final tracklist for her upcoming EP.
"Less than a Lover" has already achieved notable success. It became the only female solo single released this year to receive gold certification on QQ Music. The track also took the number one spot on Mnet's 'M Countdown' for two consecutive weeks, reinforcing Jennie's impact as a solo artist.
Jennie's strategy of unveiling new songs at international festivals has fueled anticipation for her next chapter. With each performance, she has kept the spotlight on her evolving artistry, and fans are eager to see what new music and performances she will bring with her new EP.
As both a member of BLACKPINK and a solo artist, Jennie has expanded her influence. She established her own label, ODD ATELIER, and has been active in both music and broadcast activities, continuing her global solo journey.
Attention is now focused on Jennie's upcoming EP, as the K-pop world awaits more details about her return at the end of August.
