JENNIE and Coachella came together again as she delivered a powerful solo performance at the Outdoor Theatre stage. Her set included original choreography, live band support, and a surprise guest appearance by pop star Kali Uchis. Fans in both California and Korea celebrated the show, impressed by JENNIE’s energy, stage presence, and emotional connection.
JENNIE and Coachella Meet Again on a New Stage
On April 13, JENNIE from BLACKPINK appeared as a solo artist at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California. She took the stage at the Outdoor Theatre in a Western-style hat and sunglasses, opening her performance with the track Filter. This was not her first time at Coachella—BLACKPINK made headlines in 2019 as the first K-pop girl group to perform at the festival and returned as headliners in 2023. But this time, JENNIE stood alone, commanding the stage not as a group member, but as a solo pop icon. She shifted effortlessly between charisma and sensuality, offering a bold and unique solo identity to the massive international crowd.
JENNIE Heats Up Coachella with Solo Confidence
JENNIE brought an exclusive setlist and new arrangements made only for Coachella, setting it apart from her recent solo concerts in Seoul. After Filter, she raised the energy with her pre-release single Mantra, then smoothly transitioned into Handlebars, showing off calm yet detailed choreography alongside her dancers. The flower-shaped movements created a beautiful illusion, like a blossom blooming in the desert. Fans quickly noticed the thoughtful visual storytelling in her dance, matching the mystique of the Coachella landscape. The carefully crafted performance demonstrated not only her stage control but her vision as a solo artist. JENNIE’s vocals came through clearly, thanks to the warmth and texture added by her live band. The live segments showed her ability to hold the audience with both power and sensitivity.
JENNIE and Coachella Spark Magic with Music and Surprise Moments
The set reached a climax with ZEN, where she fully displayed her charismatic presence, and F.T.S, where she switched gears to focus on emotional vocals using a handheld mic. Then came Like JENNIE, a track that ignited the crowd with fast, powerful rapping and vibrant lights. Her name appeared in bold Hangul letters on a massive screen behind her, enhancing the moment with pride and excitement.
Just when the audience thought it couldn’t get better, pop star Kali Uchis made a surprise appearance during Damn Right, a track she featured on. JENNIE introduced her warmly, asking the audience to give her a big hand. The two artists shared the stage in perfect sync, moving between the steps with ease and style. Their chemistry built a sensual, layered performance that captured attention from every corner of the audience.
Fans Showed Love Despite Early Concerns
Back in Korea, fans watched the Coachella performance through a YouTube livestream, with posts quickly flooding local communities like MLBPARK. At first, viewers worried about JENNIE’s condition, as her expression seemed tired and her energy appeared low. Some suspected she might be overwhelmed by pressure to succeed on such a big stage.
However, she soon regained her balance and delivered an increasingly powerful performance. By the time Like JENNIE began, all doubts vanished. The crowd erupted, and fans online celebrated her ability to turn things around. Pink light sticks, symbolic of BLACKPINK, flashed across the audience, and countless phones lit up as fans rushed to capture the moment. The support was loud and emotional, and her name echoed across the venue in chants of “JENNIE! JENNIE!” after her standout song.
She Delivered Over an Hour of Nonstop Energy
Performing solo on one of the world’s largest festival stages, JENNIE held the crowd for over an hour without a single break. Her stamina and dedication impressed fans and newcomers alike. As the show came to a close, she flashed a proud, radiant smile and thanked her band and dancers for their effort and teamwork. Turning to the crowd, she expressed how much it meant to be back in the desert performing at the Outdoor Theatre, calling it a dream come true. She added that she hadn’t expected such a large audience and thanked everyone who came to her stage.
With heartfelt words, she ended the night saying, “Thank you for coming tonight,” marking an emotional close to a stunning performance. JENNIE will return to Coachella on April 20 for another solo stage, continuing BLACKPINK’s strong presence at the festival. Just two days earlier, fellow member Lisa had also performed solo, showing that each member is building her own legacy on the global stage.
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Continuously performing 12 songs… serving live singing, choreo, stage presence and hyping the crowd all together with no breaks. Jennie is such an all-rounded and fierce performer.