Jennie of BLACKPINK, who has established herself as a solo artist leading the stage alone at the top of major outdoor music festivals, is once again proving her unrivaled global ticket power and command of the stage.

■ Selected as Headliner for Both Tokyo and Osaka Dates

On the 14th, Jennie took the stage at Japan's representative music festival 'Summer Sonic 2026,' held in Tokyo (Zozo Marine Stadium and Makuhari Messe), followed by the Osaka edition (Expo Commemoration Park) on the 16th. Over the two-day run, Jennie was named headliner—the marquee performer—for both the Tokyo and Osaka dates, drawing intense attention from local fans.

■ Setlist of Hits and Unreleased New Songs

On stage, Jennie ramped up the excitement by performing hit songs beloved by the public such as 'Mantra' and 'like JENNIE,' as well as unveiling unreleased new tracks. By arranging a solid lineup of signature songs alongside fresh, unreleased tracks in harmony, she fully displayed her musical spectrum and stage production capabilities as a solo artist.

■ Global Festival Run Continuing Across North America and Europe

This latest move is significant in that it aligns with Jennie's extensive global festival journey this year. Jennie has previously stormed iconic stages across North America and Europe without pause, starting with 'The Governors Ball Music Festival' in New York and 'Lollapalooza Chicago' in the United States, followed by Denmark's 'Roskilde Festival,' Poland's 'Open'er Festival,' and Spain's '2026 Mad Cool Festival.' Having successfully taken on major music festivals spanning East and West and now claiming the headliner spot at Japan's 'Summer Sonic 2026,' Jennie is cementing an even more solid global standing as a solo musician.

■ August Netizen Awards Trends

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK, the group Jennie belongs to, is holding 12th place in the Best Group category of the August Netizen Awards. As of 5:32 p.m. on the 20th, BLACKPINK had recorded 50 votes. The August Netizen Awards run through the 31st of this month, and attention is focused on how BLACKPINK will conclude.

[This article was partially assisted by AI]