Rumors that Jennie Kim is set to leave BLACKPINK have been surfacing online the last few days, primarily through Chinese social media platform, Weibo.
Numerous posts on the platform have suggested that Jennie will soon be terminating her contract with YG Entertainment, with one user stating “Based on the latest reliable source, Jennie will terminate her contract with YG Entertainment after the Encore concerts.”
Additional posts began to surface, leading to the news going viral on the site, with fans suggesting that Jennie’s recent stage performances were not on par with her usual appearances.
The rumors began not long after Jennie made her acting debut in HBO’s The Idol, alongside releasing her first collection with Calvin Klein and seemingly joining the MCU, plus most recently: joining Dua Lipa on an episode of her podcast.
As a result, it wouldn’t be wholly surprising to see Jennie going her own way, especially since Weibo suggests other members of the group may also be doing the same thing
Another post read, “Blackpink Jennie will not be renewing her exclusive contract with YG Entertainment.
The company is still in discussions with Lisa, but Lisa has intentions to leave. Rose is confirmed to sign on with Black Label. Jisoo will continue with YG Entertainment or sign with Black Label.”
Users suggested that the news would land after BLACKPINK’s Encore concerts come to an end, which would take us to their final show in Los Angeles on August 26. Stay tuned for more details.