On September 19, 2024, BLACKPINK's Jennie captured fans' attention with an intriguing countdown on her personal website @jenn.ie. This announcement followed a day of excitement when clips surfaced online showing the rapper dining with GOT7's BamBam and friends at Sushi Park in Los Angeles.
The timing of the countdown has further fueled speculation, with the timer set to conclude at 8 AM (KST) on September 19, 2024 (7 PM EST on September 18).
Fans took to social media to guess the purpose of the countdown. Some believed it to be a teaser for the upcoming single in October.
A user on X wrote,
"Jennie had the whole day planned out for fans —at last we are sure in saying… JENNIE IS COMING."
"What if she invited Bambam & the sevens to her listening party?!" a fan wrote.
"We are SEATED," an X user commented.
"Everyone who waited patiently for this so long, congrats bc she is coming," another person wrote.
This mysterious update comes from the idol's recent collaboration with Columbia Records, a notable label under Sony Music Entertainment, and her newly launched label ODDATELIER.
The netizens now await the highly-anticipated announcement.
"EVERYONE WAKE UP THE FIRST TEASER IS COMING OH MY GOD IT IS ABOUT TO COME. ARE YOU READY??!, a user remarked.
"Why I'm having goosebumps. She is coming to rule kpoppp," another person wrote.
"slivergun(choreographer) spotted with JENNIE and OA team in LA, OH THEY WERE COOKING SOMETHING GOOD," a user on X remarked.
BLACKPINK Jennie spotted with BamBam and friends in Los Angeles
On September 19, 2024, the BLACKPINK rapper was seen dining in Los Angeles, sparking excitement among fans. An Instagram user with the handle @jpeghype shared images showing the idol at Sushi Park in West Hollywood, accompanied by another individual. After additional photos surfaced online, the individual was later identified as GOT7's BamBam.
The You & Me singer, dressed in a chic all-black ensemble, including an Alaïa leather jacket and Acne Studios pinstriped trousers, looked stunning as she shared moments from the day on her Instagram account.
Meanwhile, BamBam was in Los Angeles following his performance at the Krazy Super Concert on September 14 and 15, which fueled excitement over the rare interaction between the two idols.
Since BamBam and another BLACKPINK member, Lisa, are known as friends due to their shared Thai background, fans have been speculating about potential upcoming projects involving the artists.
All the BLACKPINK members have parted ways with YG Entertainment for their solo ventures.