@p1nks4vage it's a good EP yes! but i feel like if her along with the team made a better promotion, maybe it wouldn't be considered a "flop". HEAVEN was the b-side who deserved the most attention in my opinion 🥹
📝261017 JENNIE’s Interview with @InterviewMag (Part 3)
📎https://t.co/34K2hvm5IX
💬: With Ruby, you were inspired by Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Do you usually use cultural influences to shape and ground the world you’re creating?
JENNIE: I think I’m always collecting inspiration from what’s around me, whether it’s film, fashion, art, music, places I’ve been, or something I’ve read. I don’t necessarily go looking for one specific reference every time I start a project. Sometimes something just stays with me and connects naturally to what I’m already feeling or trying to express. With Ruby, As You Like It became one of those references that helped me understand the world I was building, but every project starts differently. I like letting those influences come in naturally rather than deciding what the reference has to be from the beginning.
💬: “Dracula” was your first remix. How was this creative experience different from what you have done before?
JENNIE: It was really different for me because I was stepping into a song that already had such a strong identity and such a specific Kevin [Parker] sound. I’ve always loved what he does, so I didn’t want to change what made “Dracula” special. It was more about figuring out where I could fit into that world and bring my own energy to it.
💬: What was it like to perform with Kevin in Boston?
JENNIE: Performing with Kevin in Boston was really special because it was actually the first time we got to perform “Dracula” together. We had both been doing the song separately in our own shows, so finally getting to share the stage and feel that energy together was kind of surreal.
💬: Talk to me about the gothic dress that you wore. What inspired that look?
JENNIE: For the look, I really wanted to lean into the world of “Dracula,” something darker and a little romantic, but still feminine and still me. We found this beautiful Betsey Johnson piece from 1999 and I completely fell in love with it. It had that vintage, slightly gothic feeling without being too literal or feeling like a costume. It just felt perfect for that moment.
💬: What can we expect going into 2027? Anything that you want to explore or work on that people might not expect?
#JENNIE: I definitely want to keep working on music and see where that takes me. I feel like there are still so many sounds, ideas, and sides of myself that I haven’t explored yet. I also want to stay open to things outside of music if they feel exciting and natural to me. I don’t have everything mapped out yet, which I actually like. I want to give myself the space to be curious, try new things, and let the next chapter take shape in its own way.
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261017 Interview Magazine | Blackpink’s #JENNIE Is Ready to Surprise You
Jennie is the type of artist whose next move you can never quite predict.
With over 40 billion total streams across all platforms, record-breaking tours, and genre-defining music, Jennie has established herself as one of the biggest artists in the world. But still, the musician wants more.
Jennie has now returned to a slower pace of life in Seoul. During this rare moment of respite, she sat down with Interview to discuss staying grounded while touring, performing with Tame Impala, and what might come next.
THURSDAY 1 PM OCTOBER 8, 2026 SEOUL
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ADAM DAVIDSON: Hi Jennie, how’s it going?
JENNIE: I’m good! I’ve finally had a little time to slow down and reset after being on the road for so long, so I’ve mostly been resting, spending time at home, and getting back into my normal routine.
DAVIDSON: How does it feel to be back in Seoul after so long on the road?
JENNIE: It feels really nice. I love traveling and performing, but there’s something about being back home that makes me feel grounded again. I’ve been trying to rest, recharge, spend time with the people I love, and just enjoy having a little more quiet in my days.
DAVIDSON: With DEADLINE and solo dates, you’ve had such a busy schedule! Do you have any techniques to stay grounded and unwind in between performances?
JENNIE: I think I’ve learned that I really need to listen to my body and give myself time to reset. Sometimes that means working out or jumping in a sauna, but honestly, sometimes it’s just being at home, lying in bed, watching movies, and doing absolutely nothing. Spending time with my friends and family helps a lot too. Those little moments where I can just relax and not be traveling are what keep me grounded and give me the energy to go back onstage.
DAVIDSON: How does this reflect where you are at this stage in your life and the direction you want future music to take?
JENNIE: I think I’m at a point where I’m really enjoying letting myself change. I don’t feel like I need to have everything figured out or know exactly what the next chapter is supposed to sound like. Right now, I’m drawn to making music that feels honest to wherever I am in that moment. I want to keep experimenting, trying things that might surprise people, and giving myself the freedom to evolve without putting too many rules around what my music should be.
DAVIDSON: Was there one particular moment or song where you felt you found your voice as a solo artist?
JENNIE: I don’t think there was one exact moment where I suddenly felt like, “This is my voice.” It’s been more of a process of finding different parts of myself through every song and every project. Ruby was a huge part of that because it was the first time I really got to build an entire world of my own from beginning to end. And since then, songs like “FALLEN ANGEL” have helped me discover other sides of myself that I want to explore. I think my voice is still evolving, and that’s actually what excites me the most.
DAVIDSON: What can we expect going into 2027? Anything that you want to explore or work on that people might not expect?
JENNIE: I definitely want to keep working on music and see where that takes me. I feel like there are still so many sounds, ideas, and sides of myself that I haven’t explored yet. I also want to stay open to things outside of music if they feel exciting and natural to me. I don’t have everything mapped out yet, which I actually like. I want to give myself the space to be curious, try new things, and let the next chapter take shape in its own way.
ADAM DAVIDSON: Hi Jennie, how’s it going?
JENNIE: I’m good! I’ve finally had a little time to slow down and reset after being on the road for so long, so I’ve mostly been resting, spending time at home, and getting back into my normal routine.
DAVIDSON: How does it feel to be back in Seoul after so long on the road?
#JENNIE: It feels really nice. I love traveling and performing, but there’s something about being back home that makes me feel grounded again. I’ve been trying to rest, recharge, spend time with the people I love, and just enjoy having a little more quiet in my days.