Jennie gets emotional at Coachella, honours mom onstage

Jennie of BLACKPINK lit up the Coachella stage once again, and this time, she brought more than just her powerhouse performance, impressing fans with her live vocals and energetic stage presence. During her set, Jennie also paid a sweet tribute to her mom, sending fans into an emotional frenzy online.

Jennie takes over Coachella week 2

Performing songs from her debut solo album, Ruby, Jennie delivered a flawless set featuring hits Like Jennie, ExtraL, F.T.S, Starlight, Handlebars, and more. But what really stole the show was her comeback energy during Coachella’s second weekend.

After facing criticism for a relatively low-energy set during week one, with some accusing her of lazy dancing and relying too much on lip-syncing, Jennie showed up for weekend two with something to prove.

This time around, her vocals were crisp, powerful, and completely live, putting to rest any doubts about her singing abilities. But it wasn’t just the vocals that had people talking. Her stage presence felt revitalised, as she moved across the stage with full confidence and fire.

JENNIE mesmerizes with beautiful live vocals during her Coachella F.T.S performance. #JENCHELLA #Coachella2025pic.twitter.com/3BtTOhx3Mc

— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) April 21, 2025

JENNIE brought the house down at Coachella with her ExtraL performance! #JENCHELLA #JENCHELLA2025pic.twitter.com/a1pagkfTwy

— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) April 21, 2025

THIS FANCAM QUALITY IS CLEARER THAN MY EYESIGHT HELLO???

JENNIE RUNS COACHELLA #JENCHELLA #JENCHELLA2025pic.twitter.com/o7WLbts0VR

— jennie (@jenniepics) April 21, 2025

THE CROWD DID IT AGAIN

JENNIE RUNS COACHELLA #JENCHELLA #JENCHELLA2025 pic.twitter.com/yo0cvEl0Rm

— like muni. (@itgirljn) April 21, 2025

Jennie wows fans with SOLO dance break

In a particularly nostalgic moment, Jennie surprised fans with a high-energy dance break to her 2018 debut solo single, SOLO. The crowd ate it up, and the internet quickly followed, flooding social media with praise for her growth.

Jennie performing SOLO now hits harder than ever. From making history by releasing it in 2018 then 7 years later, she’s back and commanding every moment as a solo artist, as her own force, her own boss. So powerful, emotional, and so well-earned.

We’ll always be here supporting… pic.twitter.com/MV1Es3zDEi

— Jennie Global Union (@Jennie_Union) April 21, 2025

Jennie's sweet tribute to her mom

In a heartwarming tribute to her mom, Jennie took a moment during her performance of Starlight, a song that includes the lyrics "I just wanna make my mama prouder," to give a shoutout to her mother, who was reportedly in the crowd. As she sang, Jennie looked out and said, "Eomma saranghae," which translates to "Mom, I love you" in Korean. The emotional moment quickly went viral, with fans praising Jennie for making her single mom proud.

MAMA KIM AT THE CROWD

JENNIE RUNS COACHELLA #JENCHELLA @BLACKPINK

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— BLACKPINK BLINK UNION 💕 (@BBU_BLACKPINK) April 21, 2025

“eomma saranghae” 🥺 pic.twitter.com/HSTL5KS1w2

— jennie loops (@jnkloops) April 21, 2025

Fans react to Jennie's performance

Jennie’s Coachella set had fans flooding social media with praise, with hashtags #JENNIERUNSTHECOACHELLA and #JENCHELLA trending on X.

RAPPER JENNIE IS HERE IN THE DESERT!!!!pic.twitter.com/eIccZkD8RT

— jennie (@jenniepics) April 21, 2025

FTS VOCALS??????? JENNIEEEE

JENNIE RUNS COACHELLA#JENCHELLA #JENCHELLA2025

pic.twitter.com/1kkgpAcGRY

— jennie (@jenniexpics) April 21, 2025

Weekend Two Jenchella is everything, stable vocals, loud and clear mic, crazy dance, epic stage performance. Jennie deserve all the credits and praise 🔥🔥

YOUR MAMA AND US, ALL OF US, SO PROUD OF YOU!!

JENNIE RUNS COACHELLA #JENCHELLA #JENCHELLA2025pic.twitter.com/Jva0IGnNxf

— moonie - semi rest (@itsmooniiieee) April 21, 2025

Stan an artist who is not afraid to sing live stan JENNIE KIM

JENNIE RUNS COACHELLA #JENCHELLA #JENCHELLA2025 pic.twitter.com/FKo82zwPhV

— Cia. (@GENIUS9N) April 21, 2025

BLACKPINK star admits feeling nervous during first week

Jennie also admitted that she had been nervous the previous week. “Last week, I was so nervous. I didn’t have the time to look at you guys and really feel this in,” she shared with the crowd. “So let me take a moment.” She paused, gazing adoringly at the audience, looking visibly emotional as they cheered her on.

jennie deserves all the love in this world🥹❤️
pic.twitter.com/OzD1v9EV6d

— jennie (@jnkrated) April 21, 2025

She added, "I know this is my third time back here in the desert, but preparing for Coachella this time was so different, and I have learned to connect with people better. I have learned to love you more. I just want to say that I love you guys, and I will always be here doing my thing."

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