1 of 3 | Jennie released a single and music video for “Less Than a Lover,” her first new song of 2026. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
South Korean singer Jennie is back with new music.
The K-pop star, a member of the girl group Blackpink, released a single and music video for the song “Less Than a Lover” on Friday.
The “Less Than a Lover” video is written, directed by and stars Jennie and Taiwanese model Nah Kai. The pair are seen forming an idyllic but fleeting summer romance in the sunny streets and landscapes of Girona, Spain, according to Billboard Philippines.
“Less Than a Lover” is Jennie’s first new music of 2026 and is expected to appear on her forthcoming second solo album.
Jennie released her debut solo album, Ruby, in March 2025. The album features the singles “Mantra,” “Love Hangover,” “ExtraL,” “Like Jennie” and “Handlebars.”
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Blackpink also consists of Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé, and made its debut as a group in 2016.
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Thai singer and Blackpink member Lisa arrives on the red carpet for the Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025. Lisa, in 2025, released a short film for the song “Dream” featuring Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi. Photo by John McCoy/UPI | License Photo
