Jennie sometimes finds herself able to picture a track before it’s fully formed.
The 30-year-old artist, who first rose to fame as a member of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK, explains that imagery holds a central place in her creative workflow.
The singer, who released Ruby, her debut solo album, in 2025, told Interview magazine that “the visual world” matters greatly to her because she can often conjure up images as a song takes shape. She noted that she might hear a sound or a lyric and immediately imagine a color, a setting, or even something she would wear.
Jennie added that she strives to keep hold of those brief visual moments as part of how she constructs her art.
The music star, who has also found success as an actress, said: “It doesn’t happen with every song in exactly the same way, but when it does, I try to preserve those little snapshots.”
Meanwhile, Jennie has previously opened up about experiencing burnout after a period of “non-stop” work spanning three years.
BLACKPINK has since cemented its place as one of the most recognizable girl groups ever, but Jennie acknowledged that their ascent was fueled by relentless effort to reach their goals in the music industry.
She told Rolling Stone magazine: “For three years after debuting, we worked non-stop without taking a break.”
“Our sleep patterns were breaking down; we weren’t eating properly; I wasn’t hydrating myself—we did that for three to four years, and then we began touring. We were on the road for a year and a half. For a year and a half I didn’t have a home.”
Jennie’s demanding schedule ultimately impacted her health and well-being.
The singer also described herself as a “very delicate person.”
She explained: “If I touched something I’d have an allergic reaction. I had almost no immune system, but we needed to keep touring.”
“When the tour ended, we finally had some time at home. Back then, I didn’t have the chance to learn how to take care of myself. I’m a very delicate person.”
