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Korea Herald
28-07-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Jennie of Blackpink taps ex-Spotify executive's Alta Music to manage her US activities
K-pop star joins Jeremy Erlich's newly launched company for stateside career support while retaining creative control under her label Odd Atelier Jennie of Blackpink has signed with former Spotify global music head Jeremy Erlich's newly launched Alta Music Group for US management, in a strategic move to expand her solo activities stateside. While the exact date of the contract signing has not been disclosed, it is expected to have taken place in July, as reports of the deal surfaced in the US on July 24. The agreement marks the first artist management signing for Alta Music, an independent, full-service company based in Los Angeles. Jennie will continue to operate under her label Odd Atelier, which clarified that Alta Music will only oversee her US management and will not be involved in music distribution. Alta Music Group, launched by Erlich earlier in July, will span management, publishing and recorded music. The company has also secured distribution through Sony Music's independent distributor The Orchard and entered a co-development partnership with The Black Label — a Seoul-based label helmed by producer Teddy Park, known for his longtime work with Blackpink. Erlich, who previously helped facilitate Blackpink's US expansion and co-managed Jennie's activities, emphasized his long-term vision for artist-centered management. 'Throughout my career, I've focused on the best way to service artists around the world that would create an environment that sets them up for long-term, global success,' Erlich said in a statement. 'With Alta, we have the opportunity to do just that — a best-in-class team focused solely on supporting our artists and the music they create. Everything else does not matter.' Jennie parted ways with YG Entertainment for her solo activities in December 2023, along with other Blackpink members, while maintaining her group contract. Since then, she has expanded her solo career and business through Odd Atelier.
Malay Mail
30-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Blackpink's Jennie donates ₩100m to Seoul National University to nurture empathetic future doctors
SEOUL, May 30 – Jennie of K-pop group Blackpink has reportedly donated 100 million won (RM345,000) to the Seoul National University's College of Medicine to support the education of future healthcare professionals. The Korea Herald cited the university's development fund committee saying the donation aims to help nurture medical students with empathy and a commitment to healing, while also enhancing the school's research and teaching environment. 'We deeply appreciate Jennie's generosity, which goes beyond financial support and embodies positive influence,' Kim Jeong-eun, dean of the medical school, reportedly said. '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.' The contribution will be channelled into initiatives that promote clinical excellence and social responsibility among future medical leaders. This is not Jennie's first donation to the university — her label Odd Atelier also gave 100 million won to the same institution in 2023. Jennie had founded Odd Atelier in 2023 as her independent management company to support her solo music career. Blackpink recently announced its 'Deadline' world tour — which will include stops in Bangkok, Jakarta and Singapore, but not Kuala Lumpur.
Korea Herald
30-05-2025
- 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
30-05-2025
- 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.
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@
