Jennie’s Show-Stopping Performance at Coachella 2025
On April 20, 2025, BLACKPINK’s Jennie stole the show at Coachella’s second weekend with an unanticipated dance break during her performance of the hit single “SOLO.”This electrifying moment harkened back to her debut track, captivating fans and onlookers alike.
Following some criticism of her initial performance for not matching the festival’s energetic tone and for over-reliance on backing tracks, Jennie made significant adjustments for the second weekend. She showcased her vocal prowess with a fully live performance, complemented by more dynamic stage movements that reflected her renewed energy.
The standout moment was undeniably her surprise rendition of “SOLO,”which quickly became a topic of viral conversation online.
“I literally gasped when this song came on 😭 I did not see it coming,”an X user commented.
Viewers took to social media to express their admiration for Jennie’s performance. Many highlighted the audience’s enthusiastic response during her set, despite the livestream’s attempts to mute the excitement.
“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 remarked.
“YESSS SHE’S INSANE FOR THATTTT!!! Like??? Who gave her the right??? jaw dropped, mind blown, heart shattered. GIVE ME MORE. I NEED MORE!!!!! 😭😭😭😭,”wrote another viewer.
Additionally, plenty of fans shared their heartfelt reactions, reminiscing about their connection to “SOLO”as a pivotal moment in Jennie’s career.
“Naurrrr you have no idea how happy my heart is after seeing her perform SOLO at Coachella😭❤️❤️❤️❤️I missed SOLO so much 🥹 thank you @jennierubyjane I love you 🥰🥰🥰,”expressed one netizen.
“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,”noted another user.
“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,”added another passionate fan.
Jennie’s Full Setlist for Coachella Weekend Two
Wrapping up the second weekend of Coachella, Jennie presented a remarkable solo set, performing nearly all tracks from her debut album, “Ruby.”Taking center stage on the festival’s final day, she delivered an impressive 14-song set that followed the structure she’d established in her first weekend performance, with no guest appearances this time, unlike during her collaboration with Kali Uchis on “Damn Right.”
The concert opened with “Filter”and navigated through her album lineup, featuring songs such as “Mantra,””Handlebars,””Start a War,””Zen,”and “F.T.S.”The latter part of her set included fan favorites like “Damn Right,””Love Hangover,””Seoul City,”and “ExtraL,”leading to “With the IE (Way Up),””Like Jennie,”and the unforgettable “SOLO.”Jennie concluded with the emotional track “Starlight.”
As “Starlight”played, Jennie took a poignant moment to acknowledge her mother, who was present in the audience. Reflecting the song’s theme of making her mother proud, she lovingly exclaimed, “Eomma saranghae,” which translates to “Mom, I love you” in Korean.