JAKARTA - BLACKPINK's Jennie is on the list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2026 according to Time magazine. Yonhap quoted Sunday, April 19, reported that Jennie was the only Korean to make the list this year.
Jennie's name is listed in the Artists category in the Time 100 list announced Wednesday in the United States. She joins world figures from politics, culture, and sports.
Jennie's entry is not without reason. Last year, her solo album Ruby made history after three of her songs simultaneously entered the Billboard Hot 100. The record made her the first K-pop female soloist to achieve this feat.
Jennie's profile in Time was introduced by American musician Gracie Abrams, who was nominated for a Grammy. Abrams called Jennie a "star" and praised her appeal, which remains strong, both on stage, on screen, and behind the scenes.
"What makes Jennie a true star is that even in her calm moments, she has an undeniable presence, which is able to penetrate all the hustle and bustle, and she brings it with kindness and warmth," Abrams wrote as quoted by Yonhap.
This year's Time 100 list also includes a number of Korean-American figures, including musician Anderson .Paak and snowboarder Chloe Kim. Chloe was praised for continuing to compete in a state of injury at this year's Winter Olympics, despite failing to win her third consecutive title.
In addition, US President Donald Trump re-entered the list along with a number of other world leaders, including Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
This achievement adds a spotlight to Jennie's solo career, which has skyrocketed in the past year. After setting a record at Billboard, he is now on the Time 100 list.
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