Jennie Isn’t Afraid of Her 30s — She’s Planning Her Biggest Era Yet

Jennie's Raw Interview Breakdown: The Real Talk You've Been Waiting For

No damage control. No nostalgia talk.

Jennie just sat down with V Magazine and said the quiet part out loud — turning 30 doesn’t scare her. It excites her. And for fans who’ve watched her grow from rookie idol to global solo star, that shift in mindset feels huge.

This interview isn’t about proving anything. It’s about clarity. Jennie talks about her solo album Ruby, the BLACKPINK reunion tour, and the future she’s actively designing. The energy isn’t rushed or defensive. It’s calm, confident, and intentional — like someone who knows exactly where they’re headed.

For Gen-Z fans navigating their own timelines and pressure to “peak early,” this hits different. Jennie isn’t closing a chapter. She’s mapping out the next one.

The Numbers That Matter

Let's start with facts because Jennie's career is literally built on records. BLACKPINK sold over 20 million albums globally. That's not just a number, that's history. They were the first K-pop girl group to hit number one on Western charts. And her solo debut Ruby? It charted top 10 in 19 countries. Like, she's not just doing well, she's rewriting the rulebook.

But here's what's actually wild: she doesn't sound tired. She sounds like she's just getting started.

The 'Home' Concept Is Everything

In the interview, Jennie keeps coming back to this word: home. And it's not about a house or a place. She's talking about that moment when you're on stage looking at something you created, something that's purely yours, and you feel like... yeah. This is it. This is my life. This is where I belong.

She literally said: "When I make something and I look at the result and feel proud, when I think 'this is mine'... that moment when I feel like I'm doing well and my life is good. That's home."

And fans? Fans are EATING THIS UP because it's honest. It's not performance. It's real.

Solo + Group = The New Normal

Here's where it gets interesting. After three years of solo focus, Jennie is back doing BLACKPINK. The DEADLINE tour just wrapped this month. And instead of it being weird or conflicting, she's like... it actually makes both things better?

She explained that having different music on the setlist from both her solo work and BLACKPINK songs gives her a new perspective. It's like getting to see your own performance from a fan's angle. She called it feeling like she's coming home when she steps on stage with the group.

That's actually genius from a creative standpoint. She's not choosing between solo and group. She's building on both.

The 30 Thing (She Dodged the Question But Not Really)

When asked about turning 30, Jennie got playful and was like "I can't talk about that." But then immediately contradicted herself by being excited about it anyway. She said her 20s were all about passion and love, and her 30s are going to be about exploration and intentional planning.

The key quote: "I'm not looking forward to turning 30 because of the number. I'm looking forward to it because I have so many things planned."

She's literally performing in Tokyo during her birthday week. Like, she's not slowing down. She's leveling up.

What This Means for Fans

Honestly? This interview hits different because Jennie sounds secure. Not cocky, just secure. She's aware of what she's accomplished without being weird about it. She's also aware of what she still wants to do.

The interview ended with her saying: "I'm not going to say I'm handling success well, but I'm proud of everything I've accomplished so far. My way is to look back, dream bigger, and keep moving forward."

And that's the energy we're getting as fans heading into this new era. More releases coming. Different creative directions. Same Jennie, bigger dreams.