Rihanna and A$AP Rocky with their family. Jennie. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
With Jennie of BLACKPINK having successfully wrapped up her headlining set at one of the biggest U.S. music festivals, ‘Governors Ball Music Festival 2026’, the special behind-the-scenes story tied to her stage outfit is drawing attention.
On the 7th (local time), Jennie took the stage as the final-day headliner at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York, where ‘Governors Ball Music Festival 2026’ was held.
That day, Jennie delivered 17 songs over 60 minutes, including ‘Filter’, ‘Damn Right’, ‘Mantra’, ‘Handlebars’, and ‘like JENNIE’, showcasing overwhelming command of the stage. She also premiered a new song for the first time, eliciting an enthusiastic response from local fans.
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Her fashion drew as much attention as the performance. Jennie appeared in a custom outfit by AWGE, the brand led by rapper A$AP Rocky, the husband of Rihanna. With styling that paired a lace bra top, micro denim shorts, and a check shirt, and finished with custom leather boots, sunglasses, and diamond accessories, she completed a striking rock-star mood.
Among fans, it created even more buzz when it became known that the only people for whom AWGE has created custom outfits are Rihanna, their son, and Jennie. In effect, she joined the ranks of the global pop star Rihanna and her family by wearing the brand’s symbolic custom attire.
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After the performance, an even more meaningful moment unfolded. Jennie warmly hugged Rihanna, who had come backstage, and then watched the set by A$AP Rocky together with her.
Fans are also revisiting a pre-debut anecdote about Jennie. She is known to have auditioned with a Rihanna song and joined YG Entertainment afterward. She later debuted as BLACKPINK, grew into a global star, took the headlining slot at a major U.S. music festival as a solo artist, and then found herself watching a performance side by side with Rihanna, whom she had admired as a child.
Netizens are reacting with comments such as “the ultimate successful fan,” “the girl who auditioned with a Rihanna song became a headliner,” “it is amazing that AWGE custom outfits went to Rihanna and her family, and to Jennie,” and “truly a movie-like life.”
