Jennie Becomes First K-Pop Female Soloist on TIME 100 List, Making Grand Entrance on Red Carpet

Jennie of BLACKPINK was selected for the TIME 100 list as the first K-pop female solo artist, and she attended the TIME 100 Gala held on the 23rd (local time) at the Frederick P. Rose Hall at Lincoln Center in New York.

As a member of BLACKPINK who “set the record for being the first K-pop female solo artist to have three songs simultaneously on Billboard’s main singles chart,” Jennie was invited to this event as one of “the 100 most influential people of the year,” where she stood alongside global stars and figures from politics and business.

Jennie appeared on the red carpet wearing a bold dress from the French haute couture house Schiaparelli, drawing attention from journalists around the world. The dress featured the brand’s signature surreal aesthetic with asymmetrical cutouts, which critics said complemented Jennie’s strong silhouette to create a look that was both sensual and modernly elegant.

She added a touch of classic grace by styling her hair neatly up and pairing it with luxurious diamond accessories. This contrasted sharply with her usual edgy image on stage, earning praise from the New York fashion community for its unexpected charm.

Jennie’s inclusion on the TIME 100 list was largely driven by her musical achievements. Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams praised her in a recommendation letter, stating, “There is magic at her core,” and describing her as a star with the ability to draw others in whether she is in a stadium filled with tens of thousands of people or on the backstage.

Last year, Jennie’s solo album “RUBY” helped her have three songs simultaneously enter Billboard’s “Hot 100” chart, demonstrating her ability to build a unique career as a K-pop female solo artist.

Other individuals on the TIME 100 list included major political leaders such as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, as well as Korean-American snowboarder Chloe Kim and figure skater Alice Liu. Among these influential figures worldwide, Jennie solidified her position as a iconic representative of popular culture.