BLACKPINK’s Jennie left fans speechless at Coachella 2025 Week 2 with an unexpected dance break to her 2018 debut single SOLO. The electrifying moment on April 20, 2025, sparked a frenzy online, with fans praising her energy, vocals, and stage presence. Here’s everything you need to know about her unforgettable performance.
Jennie’s Coachella Week 2 Performance
On April 20, 2025, Jennie took the Outdoor Theatre stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, for her second solo set. She performed a 14-song setlist from her debut album Ruby, released on March 7, 2025, via ODD ATELIER and Columbia Records. The set included tracks like Filter, Mantra, Handlebars, Zen, Damn Right, Love Hangover, Seoul City, ExtraL, With the IE (Way Up), Like Jennie, and Starlight.
The highlight was a surprise dance break during Like Jennie, where Jennie seamlessly transitioned into a remixed version of SOLO. The crowd erupted as she delivered sharp choreography with her backup dancers, evoking nostalgia for her 2018 solo debut. Fans noted the improved energy compared to Week 1, with Jennie singing live and dancing non-stop for nearly 50 minutes.
“The fact that in the livestream the crowd was supposedly muted but the livestream mute couldn’t handle the chokehold Solo had to the crowd 😭,” a fan shared on X.
week 2 was on such a different level! you can really feel that she is much more confident with her singing, dancing and rapping. the energy and intensity on stage was palpable 🔥
The surprise SOLO dance break sent social media into a meltdown. Fans on X and Reddit called it a “gag” moment, praising Jennie’s ability to command the stage. Many highlighted how the performance marked a significant improvement from Week 1, where some criticized her stamina and energy.
“JENNIE DID SOLO SHE DID SOLO!!!! WITH DANCE BREAK!!! WHATTTTTHEFUCKKKK,” posted @krlslejde on X.
“The solo dance break at the end of like jennie. she really stepped things up this week like that was a proper performance,” wrote @WEIJENNlE on X.
Reddit users on the r/BlackPink subreddit echoed the excitement, with one fan saying they “screamed” when SOLO started. Another noted, “Her presence and energy was astounding this week. Jennie has always been an amazing performer, but she was on a different game today.” The dance break also trended on Weibo, China’s leading social media platform, with over 1.2 million posts under #JENNIE and #JENCHELLA.
Jennie’s Week 1 performance on April 13, 2025, faced mixed reactions. Some fans felt she lacked stamina and relied heavily on backing tracks, with one Reddit user stating, “She was out of breath every song and kind of gave up on dancing.” Others defended her, noting the challenging desert heat and her nervous energy as a solo act.
“As a long-time BLACKPINK and K-pop fan, WTF WAS THAT??? It’s been well known that she struggles with stamina, but my god — she looked half dead the entire performance,” a Reddit user wrote.
For Week 2, Jennie returned with noticeable changes. She used fully live vocals, displayed sharper dance moves, and paced herself better. Fans praised her for taking feedback seriously, with one Reddit user commenting, “It takes a mentally strong person to weed through hate and find constructive criticism. I’m glad she focused only on that and used it to better herself.”
Jennie’s Week 2 set was filled with emotional highs. During Starlight, she paused to acknowledge her mother in the audience, saying, “Eomma saranghae” (Korean for “Mom, I love you”). The heartfelt moment resonated with fans, who noted her vulnerability.
“What really got to me was how emotional and vulnerable she was, especially towards the end. This girl puts so much love to her craft,” a Reddit user shared.
Unlike Week 1, where Kali Uchis joined for Damn Right, no guest artists appeared in Week 2. Instead, Jennie let her performance shine solo, keeping costume changes minimal to focus on vocals and choreography. She thanked her dancers, band, and crew, saying, “This has been a magical night. Thank you for coming to my stage. I love you, Coachella.”
Setlist and Stage Details
Here’s the complete setlist for Jennie’s Coachella Week 2 performance on April 20, 2025:
Filter: Opened with a Western-inspired red outfit and sunglasses.
Mantra: Featured explosive choreography and live rap verses.
Handlebars: Showcased emotional depth with soulful vocals.
Start a War: Delivered high-energy dance moves.
Zen: Included a symbolic owl prop and powerful dance routine.
Damn Right: Performed solo, without Kali Uchis or Childish Gambino.
F.T.S.: Highlighted Jennie’s rap skills.
Love Hangover: Featured seductive partner dances with male dancers.
Seoul City: Captivated with smooth vocals and stage presence.
ExtraL: Brought fierce energy with Doechii’s recorded verses.
With the IE (Way Up): Included remixed dance sections trending online.
Like Jennie: Contained the surprise SOLO dance break.
Starlight: Closed with emotional connection to the crowd.
The stage setup featured a live band, backup dancers, and minimal VCR interludes, allowing Jennie to maintain constant engagement. Her outfits included a red leather cropped top with a matching lace-detailed skirt, accessorized with a burgundy belt and thigh-high boots.
Fan Reactions and Nostalgia
The SOLO dance break sparked nostalgia for Jennie’s 2018 debut, which marked her as the first BLACKPINK member to go solo. Fans expressed joy at hearing the track, with one writing on X, “Whole world just shook at the Solo dance break by Jennie. Look at the power.” Another fan shared, “Naurrrr you have no idea how happy my heart is after seeing her perform SOLO at Coachella😭❤️ I missed SOLO saurr much🥹 thank you @jennierubyjane I love you 🥰.”
the fact that in the livestream the crowd was supposedly muted but the livestream mute couldn't handle the chokehold Solo had to the crowd 😭
YESSS SHE’S INSANE FOR THATTTT!!! Like??? Who gave her the right??? jaw dropped, mind blown, heart shattered. GIVE ME MORE. I NEED MORE!!!!! 😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/wqxjSczlBd
“Naurrrr you have no idea how happy my heart is after seeing her perform SOLO at Coachella😭❤️❤️❤️❤️I missed SOLO saurr much🥹 thank you @jennierubyjane I love you 🥰🥰🥰,”, a netizen said.
“She probably doesn’t understand it, but that she added SOLO in her presentation, has marked a before and after in her fans, a memorable memory, an indescribable and new emotion, a special effect, something that will mark history, will transcend from generation to generation,” a user noted.
this is so emotional to me because she performed solo the very first time she went to coachella with blackpink and now she is singing it again but this time as soloist jennie like y’all don’t get it https://t.co/ATCwBHipi0pic.twitter.com/Meg22pSI9N
Some fans felt the moment was historic, with one stating, “She probably doesn’t understand it, but that she added SOLO in her presentation, has marked a before and after in her fans, a memorable memory, an indescribable and new emotion, a special effect, something that will mark history.”
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Jennie performed at Coachella 2025. (Photo: Instagram / Jennie)
Jennie’s Coachella performances highlighted her evolution from BLACKPINK’s main rapper to a versatile solo artist. Her album Ruby sold over 1 million copies in its first week, setting a record for the highest first-week sales by a K-pop female soloist in 2025. The album, featuring collaborations with Childish Gambino, Dua Lipa, Doechii, Dominic Fike, FKJ, and Kali Uchis, debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200.
Her Week 2 set silenced critics who questioned her solo stamina. Fans noted her improved vocal delivery and stage command, with one saying, “Could hear her voice loud and clear over and above the backtrack, dancing was great, so much energy and stage presence.”
BLACKPINK’s Coachella Legacy
Jennie’s performance followed Lisa’s solo set on April 18, 2025, at the Sahara Stage, where she performed tracks from her album Alter Ego. Rosé and Jisoo were spotted supporting Jennie and Lisa, though Jisoo did not perform. The quartet, who made history as the first K-pop group to headline Coachella in 2019, will reunite for a world tour starting July 5, 2025, at Goyang Stadium in Korea.
Lisa’s set included songs like Thunder, LALISA, MONEY, and ROCKSTAR, with fans praising her choreography and stage visuals. Both Jennie and Lisa proved their solo star power, building on BLACKPINK’s legacy at the festival.
What Fans Are Saying
Fans across platforms shared their excitement and pride:
“THE SURPRISE SOLO DANCEBREAK??!!! THE ENERGY?!?!? JENNIE YOU ARE UNBEATABLE!!” posted @lesyeuxdecici on X.
“That solo surprise was just too fucking good from jennie. It must have been insane watching it live,” wrote @lesler22 on X.
“I actually screamed when she did SOLO!! It actually gagged me so hard!!” a Reddit user exclaimed.
Some expressed regret that the SOLO dance break wasn’t in Week 1, when media attention was higher. One fan wrote, “I hope she feels okay because even i find it a pity this was not week one when everyone was there and the media attention was cray….”
