BLACKPINK’s Jennie made her highly anticipated solo debut at the Coachella Music Festival on April 13, 2025. Having previously performed at the event with her group in 2019 and 2023, this marked her first appearance as a solo artist at the iconic California festival.
A massive crowd gathered at the Outdoor Theatre, eagerly awaiting her set. As she stepped onto the stage, chants of “Jennie” echoed across the venue. Several clips of the packed audience chanting her name quickly went viral online, capturing the support she received. During her performance, Jennie paused to thank the crowd, moved by the turnout.
“I didn’t expect this many people to show up. It really looks like a huge crowd. Thank you for coming to my Coachella stage,” she said.
Towards the end of her performance, Jennie attempted to deliver a closing speech, thanking the dancers, her band, and the audience, saying:
“Thank you for coming tonight Coachella […] I love you Coachella.”
However, before she left the stage, the rapper took a moment to look at the crowd, holding her mic close to her chest as the fans continued to cheer. The heartfelt moment left the singer seemingly touched.
Fans around the world celebrated the moment on social media, calling it her “I made it” moment and praising her journey. Social media buzzed with reactions, with one fan commenting:
“I got emotional her ‘I made it’ moment.”
“She’s taking it all in. Look at her… she’s so emotional looking at the crowd. Jennie and I are so, so proud of you,” mentioned another fan.
“Look at her…she looked out into the crowd and finally soaked it in…all of those people were there for her, such a beautiful touching moment for real,” commented one netizen.
“JENNIE was trying to give a speech but she was so overwhelmed, so the crowd kept chanting JENNIE JENNIE JENNIE!! Oh my god, her reaction is so priceless,” shared another user.
“She always deserves to know how much she is loved and appreciated by people. I like how, despite being a big artist, she’s still so down to earth and always grateful,” another person commented.
Following BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s Coachella performance, fans took to social media to express their pride and admiration. Messages of love and support poured in, highlighting the significance of her solo achievement.
“YOU JUST NOT MAKE YOUR MAMA PROUDER, YOU ALSO MADE US THE PROUDEST! WE WILL KEEP FIGHTING FOR YOU AND THE GIRLS!!” said one fan.
“More than the audience are my tears right now. Sob. Jennie is so good. So much. So proud. I LOVE YOU JENNIE, SUPER PROUD OF YOU,” posted another user.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s Coachella 2025 performance included a surprise appearance by Kali Uchis. Dressed in a red faux leather ensemble, Jennie treated fans to 13 songs from her debut solo album, Ruby, released on March 7, 2025.
Her 50-minute long setlist included songs like:
BLACKPINK’s Jennie will return to the festival for another performance on Sunday, April 20, 2025.