BLACKPINK’s Jennie has once again shown her global influence—this time, by boosting a snack brand’s stock price just by mentioning her favorite treat!

On March 10 (local time), Jennie appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show to promote her first solo album RUBY. During the show, she casually introduced her favorite Korean snacks, including Nongshim’s Banana Kick, Shrimp Crackers, and Whale Rice Crackers.

But it was her love for Banana Kick that really made waves.

Jennie shared, “It’s been my favorite snack since I was little,” and described it as “a banana-flavored snack, but with a surprisingly unique taste.”

Her comment instantly went viral on social media, making Banana Kick a trending topic worldwide.

The impact was immediate—over the next four days, Nongshim’s stock price surged, adding 264 billion KRW (approximately $200 million USD) to the company’s market value.

Nongshim quickly joined in on the fun, posting a playful update on social media. The post featured cartoon versions of Banana Kick and Shrimp Crackers, with Banana Kick proudly saying, “Thanks to Jennie, I got a solo shot for five whole seconds!”

Fans loved the interaction, making the snack’s popularity skyrocket even more.

Meanwhile, Jennie is breaking records with RUBY. She recently became the highest-ranking K-pop female solo artist on Apple Music’s Top Albums chart in the U.S., reaching No. 9.

Her title track also debuted at No. 12 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart before climbing to No. 7, proving her unstoppable power in the music industry.

In addition to RUBY, all of Jennie’s tracks—including the pre-released Handlebars (feat. Dua Lipa), ExtraL (feat. Doechii), and Love Hangover (feat. Dominic Fike)—are receiving lots of love, securing high spots on major music charts.

Jennie’s power is truly unmatched—from topping charts to making snack stocks soar, there’s nothing she can’t do!

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Girls' Generation’s Yoona once again left fans breathless with her classic and elegant visuals!

On April 14, Yoona attended a photo call event for a global luxury beauty brand, held at the beautiful Korea Furniture Museum in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul.

She wowed everyone by wearing a stunning black suit set embroidered with delicate traditional Korean patterns.

But what truly stood out was her hair — styled in a beautiful daenggi braid, a traditional Korean hairstyle, giving her a graceful and queen-like vibe.

Yoona’s outfit perfectly mixed tradition and modern style. The all-black look gave off a chic and classy mood, and her fair skin and calm expression made her look even more like a painting.

Her famous “deer-like” eyes especially drew attention, making her look soft and gentle like spring rain.

Fans couldn’t stop praising her unique beauty, saying she looked like she walked straight out of a historical drama.

Meanwhile, Yoona is getting ready to take on a new drama titled The Tyrant’s Chef (working title). She will play Yun Ji Yeong, a chef who time-travels 500 years into the past and meets a king named Lee Heon (played by Lee Chae Min), who is known as a tyrant — but also a major foodie!

The drama is a fantasy romance filled with survival, food, and love across time. It will be directed by Jang Tae Yoo, who recently worked on The Moon That Rises at Night, and is set to air in the second half of 2025.

Are you excited to see Yoona in this new drama? Let us know in the comments.

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