Netizens buzz as BLACKPINK’s Jennie makes history as only K-Pop Act on TIME’s 100 Most Influential List 2026

BLACKPINK’s Jennie created a new record as she earned a spot among the year’s 100 Most Influential people by TIME Magazine. The Mantra vocalist turned out to be the only K-pop act to be included in “TIME100: Most Influential People.”

Fans of the ExtraL singer were thrilled with the artist’s new milestone. Therefore, they flooded the media platforms with their love for Jennie. One of her fans said:

“Yeah she’s the Rihanna of K Pop”

@TheePopCore Yeah she’s the Rihanna of K Pop


Internet reacts as BLACKPINK’s Jennie earned a spot on TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential List

One of them called her Global IT Girl.

“Global IT Girl did it again MOST INFLUENTIAL ARTIST OF 2026 CONGRATULATIONS JENNIE”

Another fan said:

“Jennie landing on TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2026? Blackpink’s IT girl keeps expanding her empire on a global level. This is exactly the kind of shit I’d drop in the Backroom.”

Another admirer commented:

“From K-pop star to global figure ,that transition doesn’t happen by accident. Well deserved Jennie”

A fan wrote:

“Congratulations Jennie! Making it to TIME 100 most influential is HUGE. From BLACKPINK stages to global fashion icon and solo powerhouse — your impact keeps growing. Well deserved queen”

Another follower said BLACKPINK’s Jennie received a well-deserved recognition.

“A well deserved nod to Jennie proof that talent, style, and global charisma can reshape culture far beyond music. K-pop’s influence keeps expanding in the most inspiring ways.”

A fan commented:

“She’s been mothering and doing her thing”

An admirer congratulated BLACKPINK’s Jennie:

“She is a queen, she is the GLOBAL IT GIRL. MOST INFLUENTIAL ARTIST OF 2026 CONGRATULATIONS JENNIE”


Gracie Abrams showed love for BLACKPINK’s Jennie

Gracie Abrams wrote a touching tribute for the K-pop star in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People list.

“What makes Jennie a true star is that even in her quiet moments, she possesses the same kind of undeniable presence that cuts through all the noise, and she carries that with kindness and warmth.”

Gracie Abrams and Jennie earlier appeared in Chanel’s Coco Crush jewelry campaign this year.


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