JENNIE Reveals How BLACKPINK Stays Close, Even Though ‘We Are All So Caught Up With Life’

Whether they’re physically together or not, the women of BLACKPINK will always be in each other’s area at heart. While speaking to Billboard‘s Lyndsey Havens for the K-pop star’s January cover story published Thursday (Jan. 9), JENNIE opened up about how she and bandmates LISA, ROSÉ and JISOO have stayed close despite taking time over the past year or so to focus on their own respective solo projects.  

“We are all so caught up with life,” the “Mantra” singer begins, revealing that the girls talk in a group chat labeled under a sweet family-of-four emoji. “Obviously, we can’t be calling each other every day.” 

“Even though we know we can’t see each other so much, it doesn’t really feel any different than all the other years because we know we’re here for each other,” JENNIE continues. “They’re literally a phone call away. And at this point, we respect each other’s space so much. So if there’s anything to be happy for, to celebrate, we’re all in it together.” 

BLACKPINK last dropped an album in September 2022, with Born Pink debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. After an expansive global tour in support of the LP, the four girls dispersed to realize their solo dreams; so far, LISA has dropped a string of singles, including “Rockstar,” and taken an acting role in the upcoming third season of HBO’s White Lotus, while ROSÉ released her debut solo album, rosie, in December. 

Meanwhile, JENNIE starred in The Weeknd’s HBO show The Idol and is now finishing up her own debut album. “I’ve missed the girls,” the “SPOT!” singer adds to Billboard. “I’ve missed doing tours with them. I miss our silly moments … You know, everyone took their own journey [during] this time, and I’m excited to share that with the girls.” 

Full-band activities are expected to pick back up at some point in 2025 for BLACKPINK, although fans can’t be sure yet what the reunion will look like. YG Entertainment promised in 2024 that a tour was part of the plan, but in LISA’s November Billboard cover story, she seemed skeptical.  

“That’s what they say?” the “New Woman” artist said at the time, appearing unconvinced.

Even so, LISA added that she “can’t wait” to get back in the BLACKPINK groove. “We know each other so well and know how much energy we have to put into every single project,” she said. “They’re like family.”