On October 12, BLACKPINK’s Jennie published two stories in English and Korean on her Instagram, the former one saying, “Instagram is not working on my phone right now. Please be patient with me, there is so much I wanna post”.
She also wrote, “Thank you so much for all the love for ‘Mantra’”, before adding “Please fix my ig” and tagging Instagram’s official account, along with some crying emojis.”
Jennie’s sudden inability to access her account has led to suspicions of hacking, especially as there have been cases of celebrities’ Instagram accounts being hacked in the past.
In addition, there was a case where dating rumors of Jennie and BTS’s V were incited after a likely case of hacking.
Meanwhile, Jennie recently made a deep impression with her new single, “Mantra”, which was released simultaneously worldwide on October 11 at 9 AM KST. By the following day, it had reached number one on major music platforms, including Bugs in Korea and iTunes ‘Top Song’ charts in 47 countries, such as the U.S., Brazil, Singapore, the Philippines, and Mexico.
“Mantra” is a powerful and energetic song that encourages everyone to shine in their own way and embrace their unique charm. The song delivers a message of self-love and mutual support, as Jennie showcases her distinctive style and presence.
Jennie became the first K-pop female solo artist to top the U.S. iTunes “Top Song” chart this year with “Mantra.” The music video also climbed to number one on YouTube’s trending videos in Korea and the U.S. and topped YouTube’s worldwide trending charts, reflecting the immense anticipation for Jennie’s solo comeback.
In related news, British data analytics firm Hopper HQ recently revealed its “2024 Instagram Rich List,” which details how much global celebrities can earn per Instagram post. According to their analysis, Jennie ranks 36th globally, with an estimated earning of up to $511,000 USD (about 686 million KRW) per post.