It has been confirmed that the mysterious man posted on social media by BLACKPINK's Jennie Kim is Taiwanese model Kai. Her agency, OA Entertainment, officially confirmed the two's music video collaboration by releasing a teaser poster featuring Kai alongside the news of Jennie Kim's new solo single, "Less Than a Lover."
Previously, Jennie Kim sparked curiosity among fans by sharing a photo taken with a man on her Instagram Story. At the time, netizens identified Kai as the likely figure based on the man's characteristics in the photo, and the release of this teaser has revealed that the photo was part of a promotional campaign for the new song.
The new song, "Less Than a Lover," set to be released at 1 PM on the 24th, is an emotional summer track that blends lo-fi sounds with vintage keyboard melodies. Jennie Kim demonstrated her capabilities as a solo artist by actively participating in the overall production, including writing the lyrics and directing the music video.
Through this new song, Jennie Kim plans to showcase a new charm that differentiates her from her previous performance-centered stages. Jennie Kim, who has already garnered an enthusiastic response after pre-releasing her work at major overseas music festivals, plans to continue her active career through various global stages.
Jennie Announces New Summer Single
Jennie is set to release her new solo single, 'Less than a Lover,' on July 24th at 1 PM. This track marks a departure from her signature performance-heavy style, featuring a lo-fi sound and vintage electric keyboard to create a mellow, emotional summer atmosphere.
Creative Collaboration Revealed
Following online speculation, OA Entertainment confirmed that the mystery man in Jennie's recent social media teaser is Taiwanese model Kai. The two will appear together in the music video for 'Less than a Lover,' which features Jennie's direct involvement in songwriting and creative direction.