Jennie tops iTunes charts in 27 countries with new song 'Less than a Lover'... Releases music video behind-the-scenes with Kai

BLACKPINK member Jennie released a behind-the-scenes video of her new song ″Less than a Lover″ on her SNS on the 28th. The video captured the shooting scene with model Kai. In the released video, Jennie and Kai are seen spending leisurely time together, waltzing or blowing soap bubbles against various Spanish backdrops such as European-style streets and beaches. There are also scenes of Jennie looking at Kai in the driver’s seat from the backseat of a car, Kai stroking Jennie’s hair with the sea in the background, and the two smiling brightly and waving on a yacht, showing their natural chemistry. This video is a behind-the-scenes footage not included in the music video of the new song ″Less than a Lover,″ which was released on the 24th, showing the atmosphere of the shooting site and the chemistry between the two. In the video, Jennie is seen wearing a white sleeveless top, holding a Canon vintage camcorder, winking and smiling. Jennie participated in writing, composing, and directing the music video for this new song. ″Less than a Lover″ is an alternative pop genre song that expresses feelings experienced in a relationship that is neither lover nor friend, based on lo-fi guitar and vintage electric keyboard sounds. The music video was filmed in Spain. The song ranked first on the top charts of the three major Chinese music platforms and the iTunes top song charts in 27 countries and regions immediately after its release. The collaboration track ″Dracula (JENNIE Remix)″ reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100. Before the release, Jennie performed on her European tour stages including Madrid Mad Cool Festival, Poland Opener Festival, and Roskilde Festival. Jennie is also scheduled to perform at major global music festivals such as Lollapalooza Chicago in the United States and Summer Sonic 2026 in Japan.