BLACKPINK’s Jennie Named The Only Korean On Most Influential People In The World List
BLACKPINK’s Jennie has landed on TIME magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of 2026” list, marking a huge milestone in her career. She is the only Korean artist featured this year.
After a standout year as both a soloist and a member of BLACKPINK, Jennie’s influence has been officially recognized on a global scale.
Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams wrote a heartfelt tribute for TIME, praising Jennie’s unique presence and strength.
To cut to the chase: Jennie is a star. I could go on
and on about her accomplishments or her influence
in pop culture. But sitting down to write, the thing
that comes to mind is that the magic at her core-
the power that draws you into “Jennie the Artist”
when you’re watching her onscreen or as one of
100,000 people in a stadium—is identical to the
power she carries when you find her in the corner of
a party or run into her in a backstage hallway.
What makes Jennie a true star is that even in her
quiet moments, she possesses the same kind of
undeniable presence that cuts through all the noise,
and she carries that with kindness and warmth. She
is the type of person who will grab both your hands
and squeeze them. She has a softness that only
emphasizes her strength. I just love her.
— Gracie Abrams
Fans in Korea have flooded social media with praise and congratulations for Jennie’s achievement.
Comments include:
- “Jennie is so cool.”
- “Jennie is amazing! I’m so happy that she established her own one-person agency and is doing so well as a solo artist.”
- “She’s even cooler because she absolutely slays at her main job.”
- “Congratulations, Jennie! You just keep getting cooler!”
- “Queen!”
Jennie’s spot on TIME’s list confirms her growing global impact as a solo artist and a key figure in K-pop.