“How Much Does CEO Jennie Make from 7 Music Videos?” — Jennie Shares Coachella BTS and Her Favorite Kimbap

Episode 292 of tvN’s You Quiz on the Block aired on May 7, and featured a wide range of guests including Coachella’s breakout star Jennie, middle school “bug whisperer” Lee Ji-seop, and Professor Jocelyn Clark, Korea’s first non-Korean certified gayageum performer.

Jennie, fresh from her explosive performance at Coachella 2025, sat down with hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho for an open, heartfelt conversation. She shared never-before-heard stories from her 50-minute, 13-song live set—including why she didn’t change outfits once and what led to her viral closing line, “Mom, I love you.”

Even Yoo Jae-suk, who has known Jennie personally for years, remarked, “I’ve never heard these stories before,” amazed by her vulnerability and growth.

Jennie also opened up about her teenage years in New Zealand, her grueling 6-year training period at YG Entertainment, and her emotional struggles as a global K-pop superstar. Despite BLACKPINK’s meteoric rise, Jennie admitted she barely had time to care for herself at times.

The episode revealed another side of Jennie: her businesswoman persona and plans for BLACKPINK’s reunion in July 2025 were also mentioned, giving fans even more to look forward to.

In one of the most talked-about segments of You Quiz on the Block, Jennie gave viewers a rare, step-by-step breakdown of her 'LIKE JENNIE' choreography, offering fans insight into the performance that set Coachella 2025 on fire. Dressed in a relaxed outfit and exuding star power even off stage, Jennie explained how each move was carefully crafted to match the song’s rhythm and her unique personality.

In another pre-release segment, Jennie was asked a fun but personal question: What’s the first thing she did after returning from Coachella? The answer? “I got kimbap”, she said with a smile—choosing a humble Korean favorite over any extravagant celebration.

This moment showed a more relatable side of the global superstar Jennie, who, despite stunning audiences with her 13-song, no-outfit-change performance in California, still craved the simplicity of a warm Korean meal. Her go-to? Classic kimbap with tuna and egg, which she described as comforting and nostalgic—an unexpected but endearing confession that resonated with fans.

Jennie's You Quiz on the Block episode provided not just fun anecdotes but a deeper look into her duality—the CEO artist dominating global stages, and the down-to-earth Korean woman who still finds joy in kimbap and heartfelt interviews.

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