The recent collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Jennie and ZICO has sparked a wave of frustration among fans towards YG Entertainment, bringing attention to worries about the company’s handling of the idol’s individual projects.
Following her years under YG Entertainment’s management, Jennie delighted fans with the news of her own venture, ODD ATELIER, marking a fresh beginning in her professional journey.
Packed Schedule and Global Presence
Following her departure from YG, Jennie has been keeping busy with a variety of endeavors such as working on upcoming music, collaborating with brands, making guest appearances on television, and taking part in significant international events.
The ZICO Collaboration Teasers
The excitement grew when ZICO released teasers of his upcoming collaboration with Jennie. A video posted on KOZ Entertainment X’s official account gave a sneak peek of Jennie’s powerful vocals and ZICO’s impressive dance skills, causing anticipation to rise among their fans.
Sneak peek #ZICO #JENNIE pic.twitter.com/sW7qSpehxV
— KOZ ENTERTAINMENT OFFICIAL (@KOZ_Entofficial) April 18, 2024
Behind-the-Scenes Insights
The teaser video was accompanied by a photo of ZICO and Jennie deeply engaged in discussions about their collaboration, giving viewers a sneak peek into their creative process.
ZICO 11th Digital Single ‘SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)’🗓️Scheduler🎧🔜2024. 4. 26 6PM (KST) #ZICO #ZICO #JENNIE #Jennie #SPOT #Spot pic.twitter.com/cw0KS1FfKQ
— KOZ ENTERTAINMENT OFFICIAL (@KOZ_Entofficial) April 18, 2024
Public Outcry Against YG Entertainment
Despite the excitement, there was also criticism towards YG Entertainment for their alleged mismanagement of Jennie’s solo projects, which overshadowed the positive reception.
The amount of artists that lined up to collab with Jennie as soon as she left that company… oh Jennie the legend you are 😭
— art 🧚🏽♀️ (@jennievantejane) April 18, 2024
jennie releasing more songs in a few months under her own company, than she was able to in ALL her years under yg….. it really goes to show how much yg was limiting her, it’s insane
— ᴼᴬ (@jennieoa_) April 18, 2024
jennie is really serious about music. so don’t doubt her and just wait for her 😭 imagine we already got 2 collabs after she left YG. she is just starting!
— ‘ (@jnkoopsies) April 18, 2024
jennie got 6 campaigns, 2 guestings (lee hyori red carpet & pinggyego), attended chanel fashion week, 2 collabs (matt champion & zico), Apartment 404 and Vogue magazine cover in 4 months pic.twitter.com/ugcksqIjwK
— ✯ (@jnkcvnty) April 18, 2024
jennie x zico collab is about to join the club pic.twitter.com/1AVmeWrgUF
— mᴼᴬ (@blondiemandu) April 18, 2024
jennie got 2 collaborations in just 4 months this year pic.twitter.com/GjWPYlxJMe
— ✯ (@jnkcvnty) April 18, 2024
they said jennie will focus on her modelling career once blackpink is over but she is the one amongst all four accepting all collabs and is probably working on jnk1.. TOLD Y’ALL YG’S THE PROBLEM ALL THIS TIME 🙇🏻♀️
— 🌙 (@jensushii) April 18, 2024
Many internet users expressed their disappointment, pointing out the lack of development during her tenure at YG in contrast to her current high level of productivity.
Recently, BLACKPINK’s Jennie made headlines as she graced the cover of Vogue Korea, leaving fans in awe with her striking photoshoot.
During her interview, she discussed her label, ODD ATELIER, highlighting the significance of collaboration and promoting a positive workplace culture. She also teased at future music endeavors, reaffirming her commitment to producing fresh tracks that meet the expectations of her fans.
“Furthermore, she elaborated on her recent joint effort with Matt Champion for the track “Slow Motion,”emphasizing the seamless synergy of their collaboration and the poignant significance of its release timing.”
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