SEOUL, Aug 3 — Blackpink’s Jennie closed the Bud Light stage at the Lollapalooza Chicago festival on Saturday with an 18‑song performance that lasted about an hour, her agency said.
OA Entertainment stated today that Jennie appeared as the final act of the day, a slot previously held by global headliners including The Cure, Coldplay and The Weeknd.
Jennie performed hits such as Mantra and like JENNIE, and also gave the first live performance of her latest single Less than a Lover, released July 24.
She further energised the crowd by debuting an unreleased track for the first time, the agency added.
She joined this year’s top‑billed names such as Charli xcx, Lorde and Olivia Dean, becoming the first female K‑pop artist to headline the festival, according to Yonhap News Agency.
Jennie debuted as a member of Blackpink in 2016 and has since built a successful solo career, releasing hits such as Solo in 2018 and You & Me in 2023, while also collaborating on tracks like One of the Girls with The Weeknd and Lily‑Rose Depp.
She is scheduled to perform at Japan’s Summer Sonic 2026 festival on August 14.
