BLACKPINK Jennie interaction with American soloist Billie Eilish is sending fans all around the world into a frenzy!
Billie Eilish has been captivating the world with her latest studio album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft" which showcases her refined musical prowess with ten new songs. Her album amassed high praise from industry experts, and the album is already expected to be a frontrunner for this year's music awards.
Beyond her success in Europe and the United States, Billie has set her sights on South Korea. On the afternoon of June 18, she hosted a listening party in Seoul to promote her new album. The event sent fans buzzing with excitement, but what made people the most excited was seeing Billie Eilish and Jennie from BLACKPINK sharing a warm embrace.
Billie Eilish and BLACKPINK's Jennie share a hug at the ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ Spotify event in South Korea. pic.twitter.com/eMGniCdYlL
— Pop Base (@PopBase) June 18, 2024
Jennie, who served as the MC at the event, openly expressed her admiration for Billie Eilish's work, sparking significant buzz on social media over the two's friendship.
i think billie fell in love pic.twitter.com/a87T0ipbtR
— jennie loops (@jnkloops) June 18, 2024
same billie pic.twitter.com/COsRVfg2mL
— jennie loops (@jnkloops) June 18, 2024
Billie: “I love you #JENNIE. Thanks for doing this…”
— 𝙅𝙀𝙉𝙉𝙄𝙀 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 (@NEWSJENNlE) June 18, 2024
Jennie: “You’re definitely interviewing me when my album comes out.” pic.twitter.com/w4LwZGNEUo
Since she is fluent in English, Jennie skillfully hosted the listening party, highlighting her well-known connections within the entertainment industry. Although it was a surprise for some, fans of BLACKPINK were aware that the group and Billie had previously crossed paths in 2019. Their long-lasting relationship made it natural for Billie Eilish to reach out to Jennie for support during her first promotional activity in South Korea.
More of Billie Eilish and JenLiChaeng ©mattypcock pic.twitter.com/dbLs7TX1wf
— JENNIE 🤍🍒 (@jenniedebuts) May 2, 2019
#JENNIE con Billie Eilish. 🖤✨@ygofficialblink pic.twitter.com/vDGpa1F5tQ
— bpinklatino (@BPINKLATINO) April 21, 2019
In addition to the album promotion, Billie Eilish made an appearance on South Korean national television. She appeared as a guest on "The Season: Zico's Artist," a show hosted by the renowned artist Zico. The episode is scheduled to air on June 21. Following the filming, Zico shared behind-the-scenes photos and close-up selfies with Billie, adding to the anticipation.
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Zico's show, which typically features discussions about music, career insights, and performances, attracted considerable attention after it was announced Billie Eilish would be making an appearance. Her presence in South Korea, a country more accustomed to seeing its own K-pop stars make global waves, has stirred significant excitement about what this international superstar will bring to the Korean music scene.
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Written by Alexa Lopez
