JENNIE & You Quiz: Honest Reflections on Coachella and Gimbap

JENNIE appeared on You Quiz and shared her 16-month journey to Coachella, revealing both physical and emotional struggles. She spoke honestly about battling her own limits, shouting love to her mother on stage, and embracing Korean comfort food after returning home. Fans praised her sincerity and grounded personality, feeling even closer to the global star.

JENNIE and You Quiz: A 16-Month Journey to Coachella

JENNIE recently appeared on You Quiz on the Block and shared behind-the-scenes stories from Coachella. She said she spent 16 months preparing for the performance. She explained that Coachella is one of the world’s largest music festivals. It runs for two weeks, with countless artists gathering in the desert to perform from Friday to Sunday.

JENNIE and You Quiz: An Emotional Wave at Coachella

JENNIE drew an audience of around 250,000 people. She was overwhelmed by the energy on stage and confessed she didn’t know why she felt so emotional. Looking down from the stage, she saw an endless crowd and felt as though all her efforts had finally been rewarded. Before the performance, she had wondered, “Will people come to see us?” But seeing the vast audience moved her deeply.

JENNIE and You Quiz: Watching Herself with Honest Eyes

When asked how many times she had watched her performance, JENNIE replied she watched the full video about twice. She usually avoids watching herself because she tends to overthink small details. But this time, she felt compelled to rewatch it—not because she thought it was perfect, but because she had poured her heart into it. She admitted it was slightly embarrassing, but also meaningful.

Overcoming Limits Through Training and Recovery

Yoo Jae-suk asked how JENNIE managed to sing live for 50 minutes without a break, performing 13 songs in a row. JENNIE shared that she usually struggles with doing full run-throughs in rehearsals. She acknowledged her own limits, especially in terms of physical endurance. To overcome them, she repeatedly practiced by running and singing for 50 minutes straight. When her body gave out, she received treatment and resumed training. She described the whole process as a battle with herself.

JENNIE and You Quiz: A Heartfelt Shout to Her Mother

During the final song, “Starlight,” JENNIE shouted, “Mom, I love you,” which became a hot topic online. She revealed she had promised herself she wouldn’t cry. But seeing her mother in the audience during the last song overwhelmed her. That video, she said, is the only one she hasn’t been able to watch. She also commented that the moment between her and her mother became overly dramatized, although they’re just a normal mother and daughter. Her mother even told her, “Talk about JENNIE today,” before the show.

Simple Joys After Coachella

After returning to Korea, JENNIE said she relaxed at home and enjoyed good food. She repeated this routine for several days. She also shared that she recently ordered six different types of gimbap and ate them with instant noodles. Since Korea has so many varieties of gimbap, she felt happy to indulge in local flavors. She laughed and said it was the best meal.

JENNIE and You Quiz: A Star Who Feels Within Reach

Coachella began in 1999 and has grown into America’s largest outdoor music event. This year’s lineup included stars like BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Lady Gaga. On the Korean community forum theqoo, many viewers who watched JENNIE on You Quiz left warm comments. Some admired her self-awareness and said it made them want to support her more. Others noted how impressive it was that even a global star like JENNIE eats gimbap and ramen. Some joked that ordering six rolls at once showed her impressive wealth. Fans also praised her for including Korean themes in her new album and loved how genuine and humble she appeared on the show.

JENNIE Shines at Coachella with an Emotional Performance

JENNIE made history at Coachella by becoming the first solo K-pop artist to perform on a major stage. Her emotional shout to her mother and confident presence moved both the live audience and fans online.

Here’s a link to theqoo.

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