Jennie announced as headliner of Open’er 2026

Jennie × Artist bio Jennie Real name: Kim JenniePosition: Main Rapper, Lead VocalistNationality: KoreanBirthday: 1996-01-16Birthplace: Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea Jennie is BLACKPINK's main rapper and lead vocalist, known for her charismatic stage presence and luxury brand image. Jennie often appears chic and confident on stage but is more shy and soft spoken off stage, with a thoughtful personality and playful sense of humor. Tap again to view profile → Close [https://www.nme.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jennie-Opener-Festival.jpg]

Jennie has been announced as the Saturday headline act of this year’s Open’er festival.

* READ MORE: Jennie – ‘Ruby’ review: a bold, self-assured debut that redefines her narrative

The annual event takes place from July 1-4 in Gdynia, Poland, and this year’s lineup includes The Cure, Calvin Harris, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Florence + The Machine, The xx, David Byrne and more. Visit here for tickets.

K-pop icon Jennie will headline the Orange Main Stage on July 4, and was announced alongside new additions Viagra Boys (July 1, Alter Stage) and Luvcat (July 4, Alter Stage).

It’s the latest in a busy schedule for the BLACKPINK × About group BLACKPINK BLACKPINK is one of the most influential K-pop girl groups in the world, known for their powerful performances, global chart success, and distinctive blend of pop, hip-hop, EDM, and rap. Formed by YG Entertainment, the group consists of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has achieved numerous milestones, including record-breaking music videos, sold-out world tours, and collaborations with internationally recognized artists. With a dedicated global fanbase known as BLINK, BLACKPINK continues to shape the modern K-pop industry through their music, fashion influence, and worldwide cultural impact. The group has earned recognition for hit songs such as “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “How You Like That,” “Pink Venom,” and “Shut Down,” while establishing themselves as one of the most successful and recognizable Korean music acts of all time! Tap again to view profile → Close member, who is also in the lineup for July’s Mad Cool Festival, Lollapalooza, and The Governor’s Ball in June.

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A press release for the festival read: “Jennie Kim is one of the most influential female artists of the era. Since debuting with BLACKPINK in 2016, the Korean singer, rapper, and fashion icon has amassed over 55million monthly listeners on Spotify and nearly 90million followers on Instagram. She continues to shape global trends and remains a dominant figure in pop culture.” The release concludes: “Wanna rock like Jennie? You got it. See you at Orange Main Stage, July 4!”

Last year, Jennie released her debut solo album ‘Ruby’. NME’s four-star review described it as “a bold, self-assured debut”, with Crystal Bell concluding: “After years of being scrutinised for everything from her dating life to her facial expressions, Jennie flips the lens back onto herself with ‘Ruby’, where she seizes control of her own mythos with staggering clarity. She asserts herself not just as a global star, but as a fully realised artist, shaping her sound and vision with an intentionality that signals real growth.”

In January, BLACKPINK announce new mini album ‘Deadline’, their third EP and most significant release since 2022’s full-length album ‘Born Pink’. 

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