Jennie Hits the Mark With ‘Mantra’ Performance on ‘Kimmel’

Jennie stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform her latest single, “Mantra.” The performance, on the late-night show’s outdoor stage, marked the Blackpink singer’s U.S. television debut.

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The live rendition of “Mantra” featured Jennie showcasing the upbeat pop song with high-octane choreography alongside a group of backup dancers, with more joining as the performance went along.

“Mantra,” released last week, is the first single of Jennie’s new era as a solo artist and will appear on her forthcoming second album after making her solo debut in 2018 with the aptly named LP Solo . It’s also her debut for new record label Columbia Records, where she signed in partnership with her own label Odd Atelier .

“It’s the perfect song to begin my new era,” Jennie said in a statement. “I think ‘Mantra’ will make my fans happy but also show a new side of me as a solo artist. The song was inspired by my time recording in Los Angeles and hopefully fans feel that energy — which is about being positive, being expressive, and being true to who you are. It’s energetic and empowering with a message for all of my ladies, women, and pretty girls out there to love yourself for who you are. This is your anthem.”

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“Mantra” is Jennie’s first solo release since last year, when she dropped one-off single “ You & Me .” She also launched her acting career with an appearance in HBO’s The Idol , a show created by the Weeknd and Euphoria ‘s Sam Levinson. She sang on the soundtrack single “ One of the Girls ” alongside the Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp.

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