On November 7, 2024, BLACKPINK's Jennie announced a Mantra Merch giveaway on her official website for the legal residents of Canada, sending the fandom into a frenzy. No purchases were required, and individuals above fourteen years could participate in the event.
The winners would be able to get their hands on different items, including:
- One Tote Bag
- One Key Ring
- One Photocard
- 1-2 Temporary Tattoos
The retail value of the prize stood at CAD 50.00. Only the individuals who would answer one mathematical question would be in the running to become the winner. The question would test the participants's skills in mathematics. It should be noted that the chances of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received. Jennie Merch Giveaway will close on November 14, 2024, at 9 am Eastern Time.
Subsequently, the details regarding BLACKPINK's Jennie's Mantra giveaway circulated on social media and went viral among the fandom. They could not contain their excitement, and an X user tweeted:
"manifesting to win this giveaway merch !! claiming this one."
Many fans observed that the Mantra giveaway depended on the mathematics-solving ability of an individual and found it random.
"how can we get these freebies jennie for free even just the totebag please,"- a fan reacted.
"jennie's doing a merch giveaway competition and the only way to win is by answering math questions... i find that so random of they'll be giving out one tote bag, one key ring and one photo card as well as 1-2 temporary tattoos as a prize,"- a fan shared.
"jennie urging us to fight against the global education crisis! what a queen,"- a fan commented.
Many fans also stated that BLACKPINK's Jennie was flaunting her nerdy side through an interesting giveaway.
"That so Jennie style girlie is a smarty and loves math,"- a user reacted.
"A mathematical skill testing——-Jennie and her nerd side is kicking,"- a user commented.
"A math question Jennie really said only pretty and smart people are allowed to stan me,"- a user mentioned.
BLACKPINK's Jennie has signed an exclusive solo artist deal with Columbia Records
On September 8, 2024, BLACKPINK's Jennie signed an exclusive solo artist deal with Columbia Records in collaboration with her label Odd Atelier. Following the finalization of the deal, Jennied announced the release of her new track Mantra on October 11, 2024.
Following the release of the single, the track charted at number three and number two positions on the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. US, respectively. The song entered and charted at number five position on the domestic Circle Digital Chart. It subsequently debuted at number 98 position on the US Billboard Hot 100.
In recent news, BLACKPINK's Jennie is gearing up to release her first studio album. However, the release date of the record has not been disclosed.