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Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
K-pop star's contribution to support future doctors, compassionate health care leaders
Jennie of Blackpink has donated 100 million won ($73,000) to the Seoul National University's College of Medicine. The university's development fund committee announced Friday that the K-pop star made the contribution to help nurture future medical professionals with 'warm hearts to heal the world.' Seoul National University plans to use her contribution toward strengthening its educational and research environment while fostering medical leaders who combine clinical excellence with empathy and social awareness. 'We deeply appreciate Jennie's generosity, which goes beyond financial support and embodies positive influence,' said Kim Jeong-eun, dean of the university's medical school. 'We will do our best to cultivate future leaders who possess compassion, communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility to earn the public's trust.' In 2023, Jennie's label Odd Atelier also donated 100 million won to the same institution, highlighting her ongoing support for the development of future health care professionals. Meanwhile, Jennie launched Odd Atelier in 2023 as her own management company in support of her solo career. Her first full-length solo album, 'Ruby,' topped various global charts, showcasing her wide-ranging artistic potential and marking a new chapter in her career. The album's main song 'Like Jennie' entered the Billboard main singles chart, the Hot 100, at No. 83 on the chart dated March 22, while B-side 'Handlebars (Feat. Dua Lipa)' debuted at No. 80.
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Blackpink's Jennie donates 100 million won to SNU Medical School
K-pop star's contribution to support future doctors, compassionate health care leaders Jennie of Blackpink has donated 100 million won ($73,000) to the Seoul National University's College of Medicine. The university's development fund committee announced Friday that the K-pop star made the contribution to help nurture future medical professionals with 'warm hearts to heal the world.' Seoul National University plans to use her contribution toward strengthening its educational and research environment while fostering medical leaders who combine clinical excellence with empathy and social awareness. 'We deeply appreciate Jennie's generosity, which goes beyond financial support and embodies positive influence,' said Kim Jeong-eun, dean of the university's medical school. 'We will do our best to cultivate future leaders who possess compassion, communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility to earn the public's trust.' In 2023, Jennie's label Odd Atelier also donated 100 million won to the same institution, highlighting her ongoing support for the development of future health care professionals. Meanwhile, Jennie launched Odd Atelier in 2023 as her own management company in support of her solo career. Her first full-length solo album, 'Ruby,' topped various global charts, showcasing her wide-ranging artistic potential and marking a new chapter in her career. The album's main song 'Like Jennie' entered the Billboard main singles chart, the Hot 100, at No. 83 on the chart dated March 22, while B-side 'Handlebars (Feat. Dua Lipa)' debuted at No. 80.
Hype Malaysia
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Podcast Sparks Outrage For Claiming BLACKPINK's Jennie & IU Have Provided Escort Services
It's no secret that the K-pop industry isn't all rainbows and butterflies, with many scandals emerging that involve some of the country's biggest stars. However, one claim about K-pop's female singers sparked outrage amongst fans. Recently, a clip of the US-based podcast, 'Above The Influence' has been making rounds on social media. The episode, originally published two months ago, featured an influencer named Kira. On the show, she made several claims about the K-pop industry, including that she had dated former BIGBANG (빅뱅) member T.O.P (탑). However, in the same episode, Kira also alleged that many female idols in the K-pop industry are currently engaging in high-value prostitution and escort services. According to the influencer, wealthy individuals can reach out to entertainment companies and request to spend the night with any female idol. Kira then claimed that it would cost US$500,000 to sleep with singer IU (아이유). However, it's unknown whether she was just citing an example, or if she was speaking based on insider knowledge. The conversation continued with one of the podcast hosts, Woohak, backing the claim with an allegation against BLACKPINK's (블랙핑크) Jennie (제니). The host claimed that his friend, allegedly the son of the heir of BMW, had paid to have sex with the 'Like Jennie' singer. He even claimed to have seen proof of the encounter – a sex tape featuring the idol. Understandably, the podcast sparked harsh criticism from K-pop fans. Many also urged Jennie and IU's agencies to take legal action against the podcast for defamation. It's worth noting that the podcast has gotten into controversies in the past for other unrelated claims. It also appears that fans are more angry at the mention of Jennie and IU in the situation than the claims of prostitution amongst K-pop idols. Some said the allegations may be true, as some idols have revealed their experience with 'sponsors' who exchange financial support for sex. There have also been cases where entertainment companies force their stars to provide companionship for wealthy figures. One prominent case is that of the late actress Jang Ja-yeon, who committed suicide following years of physical and sexual abuse from her agency. The podcast hosts and guests have defended themselves, saying the video was meant to expose the dark side of K-pop. However, their comments only sparked more outrage from fans. With such serious allegations, we hope Jennie and IU's agencies will monitor the situation and take necessary action. What are your thoughts on this? Watch the viral clip below: Sources: Twitter, Koreaboo (1)(2)
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Siti's 'Like Jennie' dance goes viral for modesty
KUALA LUMPUR: A recent TikTok video shared by national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin has captured the attention of netizens. In the clip, she is seen dancing to 'Like Jennie', a song originally performed by Jennie of the hugely popular K-pop group BlackPink, in a rehearsal studio. However, Siti gracefully performed the dance moves, accompanied by three young dancers in the 23-second video, which has already garnered over 2.2 million views. Her interpretation was more fitting for her status as a 46-year-old mother of two and a modest Muslim woman, as she toned down the Korean idol's typically sexy style. In the comments section, netizens expressed their delight and admiration for Siti, praising her for acknowledging these considerations while still engaging with a music trend popular among her younger fans. One netizen commented, "While I know she can do exactly like Jennie, kudos to her for opting for more appropriate dance routines." Another chimed in, saying, "This is a more modest version of Jennie."
Korea Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Blackpink's Jennie hits 100m views with ‘Like Jennie' music video
Jennie of Blackpink amassed 100 million views on YouTube with the music video for 'Like Jennie' on Friday. It is the second music video of hers as a solo artist to reach the milestone, following 'Mantra.' It is also the first K-pop music video released this year to achieve the feat, added her agency Odd Atelier. Both singles are from her first solo album 'Ruby' which rolled out in March. Prerelease 'Mantra,' which dropped in October last year, ranked No. 98 on Billboard's Hot 100. 'Like Jennie' stayed on the main songs chart for three weeks, peaking at No. 83. Jennie is also the first-ever K-pop solo female singer to have a music video exceed 1 billion views, which she achieved in April with 'Solo,' her first solo single from 2018. glamazon@
