On January 24, Jennie took to her personal social media account to share a glimpse of her birthday celebration, posting several photos alongside the caption “feeling is bizarreeee.” The images offered fans an intimate look into her daily life and birthday moments.
Among the photos, two stood out in particular. One featured a birthday cake decorated with pictures from Jennie’s childhood, drawing warm reactions from fans. The other showed a hand-drawn illustration gifted to Jennie by Sailor Moon creator Naoko Takeuchi herself—a rare and highly sentimental present.
Anime TV later confirmed the significance of the gift through its official social media account, stating that Naoko Takeuchi personally created and gifted an original illustration to BLACKPINK’s Jennie in celebration of her 30th birthday.
The artwork includes the message “Happy Birthday JENNIE,” along with Naoko Takeuchi’s signature. It also features the date January 16, 2026—Jennie’s birthday—and a heartfelt “LOVE♡” message, further emphasizing the personal nature of the gift.
The surprise collaboration between a global K-pop star and a legendary Japanese manga artist quickly went viral, with fans praising Jennie’s far-reaching cultural influence and expressing awe at the crossover between K-pop and classic anime.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK is gearing up for a major comeback. The group is set to release their third mini album DEADLINE on February 27 at 2 p.m. KST. The upcoming release marks their first full-group album in approximately three years and five months since their second full-length album BORN PINK, raising anticipation among fans worldwide.
Jennie’s milestone birthday, paired with such a rare and symbolic gift, has further solidified her status as not just a K-pop icon, but a global pop culture figure whose influence transcends borders and industries.
Sources: 네이트 뉴스
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