Jennie from Blackpink Set to Release New Single 'Less Than a Lover'

Jennie's Exciting Solo Project

Jennie, a member of the popular K-pop group Blackpink, is entering a new phase in her solo career with the announcement of her latest single, Less Than a Lover. The initial teaser highlights her significant creative role, as she is credited as the director, writer, and creator of the track. The teaser has sparked speculation about a potential cameo by Nah Kai in the music video, as fans believe they spotted him in the preview. Although his participation hasn't been officially confirmed, this speculation has only increased excitement for Jennie's upcoming solo release.

Details on 'Less Than A Lover'

Jennie revealed that Less Than a Lover is set to drop on July 24 at 1 p.m. KST (9:30 a.m. IST). The newly released teaser posters provide a sneak peek into the song's aesthetic, which evokes a nostalgic, cinematic romance. One of the images features Jennie alongside a male co-star, thought to be Nah Kai, sharing a tender moment inside a blue pickup truck, framed through the vehicle's window. The pair, dressed casually, lean toward each other against a sunlit countryside backdrop, with the tagline, "The summer I chose to pause the love story," prominently displayed.

The second teaser presents a more dramatic and vintage-inspired scene, showing Jennie and her rumored co-star embracing under a stone archway in a European-style street, with the title Less Than a Lover elegantly displayed in red. The same tagline reappears, suggesting a bittersweet storyline. The contrasting visuals, from bright countryside romance to shadowy old-world architecture, imply that the music video may delve into various stages of a relationship while emphasizing Jennie's creative vision.

For those unfamiliar, Nah Kai is a model and actor originally from Taiwan, now based in Seoul. Meanwhile, Blackpink, consisting of Jennie, Lisa, Rosé, and Jisoo, continues to juggle group and solo endeavors. The group made a much-anticipated comeback with their five-track mini-album DEADLINE in February 2026, marking a new chapter after their record-breaking Deadline World Tour earlier this year. Jennie solidified her status as a solo artist with her debut album Ruby, released last year, which debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, sold over a million copies worldwide, and achieved the highest-charting position on the UK Albums Chart for a Korean solo artist. Ruby also featured collaborations with international artists such as Dua Lipa, Childish Gambino, and Dominic Fike.