BLACKPINK member Jennie Kim has signed a solo recording contract with Columbia Records.
In partnership with her own label, ODDATELIER, the now 28-year old Korean singer landed a contract with the Sony Music record company in advance of her debut solo single to be released in October.
Earlier this year, Jennie released singles ‘SPOT!’ with ZICO and ‘Slow Motion’ with Matt Champion.
Kim’s solo contract comes after fellow bandmate, Lisa, reassured BLACKPINK’s fans that the group was here to stay.
Now 27, Lisa might’ve launched her own artist management firm, LLOUD, along with a potential solo LP yet she insists that she and her group have no plans to call it quits, telling ELLE US “Of course, we’re continuing, for sure. We’re so proud of Blackpink, and I love Blackpink. It is not just because of our fans, it’s for ourselves. There was no doubt. This is our life.”
In addition to her singing career Lisa is making her acting debut in HBO’s ‘The White Lotus,’ but has vowed to release a solo album this year “no matter what” that will follow her debut solo LP ‘Lalisa’ (2021.) Promising to drop a new record at some point in 2024, she told fans to “stay tuned”.
In June, fellow BLACKPINK-member, Rosé, also 27, inked a new management deal with The Black Label, the company owned by the South Korean girl group’s long-time producer Teddy Park.
Now 29, Jisoo launched her own company, Blissoo.
Although the K-Pop members haven’t renewed their solo contracts with YG, they remain signed to the agency as a collective, with the company stating:
“The board has completed a resolution about renewing the contracts with BLACKPINK’s four members.” “We are pleased to continue our relationship with BLACKPINK.” “BLACKPINK will continue to do its best to shine even brighter in the global music market as an artist representing not only our company but also K-pop. […] And we send our unwavering support and faith to [fans].”
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Author: Al Denté
Photo: Marie Claire Korea