K-pop powerhouse Jennie lit up Coachella’s Outdoor Theatre with a bold, genre-blending solo performance that marked a defining moment in her career. On Sunday night, the BLACKPINK member took the outdoor stage for her first-ever solo appearance at the iconic festival, delivering a supercharged set filled with charisma, surprise moments, and unmistakable star power.
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Clad in a Western-chic outfit—complete with a cowboy hat and hot pants—Jennie opened the show with “Filter,” instantly commanding the crowd’s attention. As the night progressed, she treated fans to a live showcase of nearly the entire Ruby album, her latest solo project that blends sultry R&B, fierce pop, and sweeping ballads.
“It feels like a dream to be back in this desert performing at the Outdoor Theatre,” Jennie told the roaring crowd. “I didn’t expect this many people to show up. Thank you for coming to my Coachella stage.”
HER MIC IS ON!!!
— jennie (@jenniepics) April 14, 2025
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This year, among all the K-pop acts on the lineup, Jennie claimed the biggest platform—Coachella’s Outdoor Theatre, one of the festival’s top three stages. Alongside the Main stages, the Outdoor Theatre can accommodate crowds of 40,000 to 60,000 people, and Jennie packed it to the brim. It was a major statement not only of her popularity, but of her undeniable global influence as a solo artist.
The setlist included fan favorites like “Mantra,” “Handlebars,” “ZEN,” “Start a War,” and the hard-hitting “like JENNIE,” where her name blazed across LED screens in Hangul, drawing thunderous chants from fans.
LIKE JENNIE HITS SO HARD!!!
— BLACKPINK BLINK UNION 💕 (@BBU_BLACKPINK) April 14, 2025
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But the night’s most buzzworthy moment came when Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis appeared onstage for a surprise duet of “Damn Right.” Dressed in a stunning red ensemble that matched Jennie and her dancers, Uchis glided onto the stage to perform their silky, R&B-infused collaboration—marking the pair’s first live performance of the track. While Childish Gambino, who also features on the track, didn’t make an appearance, Jennie and Uchis’s sweet vocal chemistry stole the spotlight.
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Their joint performance comes full circle after Uchis presented Jennie with the Global Force Award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event, where she praised BLACKPINK’s historic Coachella legacy. The duo’s Coachella debut as collaborators felt like a celebratory culmination of that shared journey.
Fans were also quick to spot Jennie’s BLACKPINK bandmates Rosé and Lisa cheering her on from the audience. The trio later reunited backstage, embracing and posing for photos—proof that even as Jennie steps into her solo spotlight, the bond with her group remains unshaken.
Lisa e Rosé durante like JENNIE!
— BLACKPINK BRASIL (@BLACKPINKBRASIL) April 14, 2025
A Lisa fazendo a coreografia ☝🏻
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Jennie’s performance wasn’t just a triumph for her solo artistry—it was a bold declaration of her ability to command the world stage on her own terms. From club-ready bangers to regal ballads, her Coachella set showcased the full spectrum of her musical identity.
And she’s not done yet—Jennie will return to the Coachella stage for a second solo performance on April 20. If Sunday was any indication, fans can expect another night of unforgettable moments.