In a Thursday, Jan. 9 cover story with Billboard, the Blackpink musician, 28, opened up about why she's found "more freedom" in L.A. as opposed to her native Seoul. “I could definitely go out ...

I think we’re ready.’” Blackpink’s last album, Born Pink, arrived in 2022. That same year, Jennie told Rolling Stone she would always be connected to Blackpink, regardless of her solo career.

Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) San, Choi Jong-ho, Kang Yeo-sang, Jeong ... [+] Yun-ho, Wooyoung ...