BLACKPINK’s Jennie / Courtesy of HLL Joongang
BLACKPINK’s Jennie stole the highlight in an surprising means at one in all Ok-pop’s greatest award nights — by profitable a lot that she stored being known as again onstage whereas her bandmates weren’t even there.
On the fortieth Golden Disc Awards With Upbit, held at Taipei Dome on Jan. 10, Jennie walked to the rostrum thrice, gathering trophies throughout solo, group and international classes and turning the night time into what followers on social media shortly dubbed “the Jennie present.”
The ceremony was historic in itself, marking the awards’ fortieth anniversary and changing into the primary Korean music awards occasion ever held at Taipei Dome, one in all Asia’s largest indoor stadiums. Singer Sung Si-kyung and actor Moon Ga-young hosted the occasion.
Jennie was first known as because the winner of the Digital Track Bonsang (principal prize) for her solo observe “Like Jennie.” Visibly nervous, she stated, “It has been some time since I got here again to the Golden Disc Awards, and I’m nonetheless shaking receiving such an award. I’m particularly joyful to see followers once more.”
She added, “Thanks a lot to everybody who labored with me on my album ‘Ruby’ final 12 months, together with my company, the workers and naturally the followers.”
BLACKPINK’s Jennie / Courtesy of fortieth Golden Disc Awards With Upbit
However simply as she stepped offstage, Jennie was summoned once more — this time as BLACKPINK’s consultant. The group gained one other Digital Track Bonsang for “Run,” successful that dominated Korean and international streaming charts in 2025.
Laughing in shock, Jennie stated, “Everybody, BLACKPINK gained an award. Are the members watching?” earlier than waving to followers and including, “I see BLINKs right here — hello!”
She continued, “I’m so joyful this track acquired a lot love. Jisoo, Rosé and Lisa have to be so joyful too. I’ll obtain this on behalf of all of us at present,” and closed by saying, “(Producer) Teddy oppa, thanks at all times and I like you.”
The viral second didn’t finish there. Jennie later returned to the stage but once more to simply accept the World Impression Award, bringing her complete to a few trophies in a single night time.
BLACKPINK additionally earned a spot on the Golden Disc Powerhouse 40 checklist, which honors 40 artists who’ve had a serious affect on Korean pop music over the awards’ four-decade historical past — a symbolic recognition of the group’s position in spreading Ok-pop worldwide.
Though Jennie attended alone, she stated, “Regardless that I’m right here on my own at present, I really feel so proud and joyful. I’ll proceed working to turn out to be an artist who has a optimistic affect.”
The picture of 1 BLACKPINK member repeatedly strolling again onto the stage whereas her teammates watched from afar shortly unfold throughout social platforms, including an additional layer of fan buzz to what was already one of the talked-about Ok-pop nights of the 12 months.
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