Global fashion icon and BLACKPINK superstar Jennie is officially gearing up to make her long-awaited return to the music scene as a soloist.
According to an official report published by Korean entertainment news outlet Soompi on August 19, 2026, the artist is in the final stages of preparing a brand-new EP targeted for release before the end of this month.
Her agency, OA Entertainment- also widely known as ODDATELIER- confirmed the exciting news to the public, officially setting off a massive wave of anticipation across the global music industry and among her dedicated fan base.
The announcement marks a crucial turning point in Jennie’s evolving solo career as she takes greater creative control under her own independent label imprint.
With her company confirming that production and scheduling efforts are accelerating rapidly toward a late-August launch window, listeners are eagerly counting down the days to see what musical style, visual aesthetics, and thematic direction the global pop sensation will bring to her latest extended play.
Agency Confirms Late August Launch and Final Comeback Preparations
Fans and media outlets have been closely monitoring Jennie’s activities following her establishing OA Entertainment (ODDATELIER) to manage her individual promotions.
Giving a clear update on her progress, Soompi reported directly on her agency’s official statement:
“According to her agency OA Entertainment (ODDATELIER) on August 19, Jennie is accelerating preparations for her comeback with the goal of releasing a new EP in late August.”
This statement provides explicit verification that the artist is actively working behind the scenes to fine-tune the final elements of her project.
The upcoming EP will represent a major milestone for Jennie, serving as her next formal collection of solo music and her first major extended release under OA Entertainment.
As the targeted late-August date quickly approaches, music industry insiders expect a series of official teasers, tracklists, and promotional materials to drop across social media platforms, providing further insights into the concept behind the new album.
Live Sneak Peeks and High-Profile Track Previews at Summer Festivals
While the formal comeback date was only recently confirmed by her management, Jennie has already spent weeks subtly laying the groundwork for her project by giving fans live previews of her upcoming material.
During several high-profile live festival appearances throughout the summer, she delighted audience members by performing unreleased songs directly on stage.
These live debuts served as an effective teaser strategy, generating considerable online discourse and curiosity regarding her upcoming studio recordings.
Recapping how Jennie cleverly built up momentum prior to the agency’s official announcement, the news coverage noted:
“Previously, Jennie heightened anticipation for her new album by unveiling tracks including “Less than a Lover,” “FALLEN ANGEL,” and “lockitdown” during some of her festival performances.”
By introducing tracks such as “Less than a Lover,” “FALLEN ANGEL,” and “lockitdown” in dynamic festival settings, Jennie offered a taste of the sonic diversity and production quality fans can expect on the full EP.
With her agency officially greenlighting the late-August release target and a list of previewed tracks already winning over live audiences, Jennie’s imminent comeback stands as one of the most anticipated music events of the year.
