JENNIE Answers The Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

In this Wired Autocomplete interview, Jennie gives a rare, personal glimpse into her life and career, covering everything from her BLACKPINK debut in 2016 and childhood years in New Zealand to her current focus on solo work. She explains that going solo is "definitely different" because she makes all the decisions alone, and she teases her upcoming full album, calling "Mantra" a "great opener." Jennie also shares she is actually very shy offstage, reveals her nickname "Nene," and names "Love Sick Girls" as her favorite BLACKPINK song for its cute charm. The interview touches on charming personal details, such as her love for capybaras, her dog Kuma, and her first time running a runway in Capri, while confirming she is a rapper with more rap coming in her new music.

• ▶ 0:00 Jennie introduces the Wired Autocomplete Interview and says it’s "the most I had to talk about myself."
• ▶ 0:22 She clarifies that BLACKPINK’s public debut was in August 2016, though she says "I was always there."
• ▶ 0:36 Jennie moved to New Zealand at age nine and stayed until 14, noting her accent is now "completely gone."
• ▶ 1:13 Jennie estimates she released her solo music about five years ago, and looking back at early solo content while preparing “Mantra” made her feel she looked “so young and cute.”
• ▶ 1:27 Working solo is “definitely different” from group work, mainly because she makes all decisions alone in the studio instead of discussing with other BLACKPINK members until everyone agrees.
• ▶ 1:53 She started singing professionally at age 14, adding that she had been singing her whole life and that music was always part of her background.
• ▶ 2:05 Jennie says BLACKPINK changes tour outfits often to match the vibe of each city, and describes her personal fashion style as open-minded.
• ▶ 2:22 Her Instagram handle "Jennie Ruby Jane" came from wanting a "nice long pretty name" while at school in New Zealand—a name she created for herself.
• ▶ 2:55 She describes herself as actually very shy and the quiet one even among friends, and says she is very different from her onstage persona.
• ▶ 3:27 Her current favorite BLACKPINK song is "Love Sick Girls" because it shows their cute, girly side—a rare vibe compared to their usual stronger, charismatic performances.
• ▶ 3:50 Jennie shares her nicknames: "Chandi" in Korean and "Nene" used by friends, which evolved from her original name "Jenny."
• ▶ 4:10 She is focused on her solo career, describing herself as "very busy being happy," and calls "Mantra" a "great opener" and a tease of her more personal artistry ahead of her full album.
• ▶ 5:15 She confirms she writes songs, teases more to come when the album drops, and shares personal tidbits—she kept six ear piercings and has a dog named Kuma who lives with her mom and whom she misses.
• ▶ 5:54 Jennie celebrates the completion of the Autocomplete challenge, reacting enthusiastically to the final board.
• ▶ 5:59 Confirms she is a rapper, expresses love for rap, and teases that viewers will hear more rapping in her upcoming album.
• ▶ 6:12 Reacts happily to learning that "One of the Girls" is her most streamed song on Spotify, saying she's glad it's doing great.
• ▶ 6:25 Jennie reveals she watched a capybara video before the interview and has grown attached to capybaras, feeling proud they are now more trending.
• ▶ 6:56 She recalls shooting the "Ice Cream" music video with a capybara, calling it "one of the best day ever" and wanting to see one again.
• ▶ 7:13 Jennie describes walking the Jackmoose show in Capri as her first time running the runway, choosing to have fun instead of being nervous, and calls it a proud moment.

• ▶ 0:00 Introduction & Early Life (0:00 - 1:02) - Jenny introduces herself, talks about joining BLACKPINK, and moving to New Zealand at age nine.
• ▶ 1:02 Solo Career & Early Singing (1:02 - 2:05) - She discusses her solo release, the difference between solo and group work, and starting to sing professionally at 14.
• ▶ 2:05 Style, Personality & BLACKPINK Favorites (2:05 - 3:50) - Stage outfits, her Instagram name, fashion advice, personality, favorite fruit, and favorite BLACKPINK song.
• ▶ 3:50 Nicknames, Current Life & Personal Tidbits (3:50 - 5:54) - Nicknames, "Mantra," best friends, piercings, songwriting, and her dog Kuma.
• ▶ 5:54 Final Board, Rap & Most Streamed Song (5:54 - 6:25) - She celebrates the final board, confirms she raps, and reacts to "Jenny" being her most streamed song.
• ▶ 6:25 Capybaras, Capri & Closing (6:25 - 7:56) - Capybaras and the "Ice Cream" music video, walking the Jackmoose show in Capri, and closing remarks on Google questions.