Jennie stuns fans with teaser for Less than a Lover

Mikaela Ariar, Philippine Canadian Inquirer
July 23, 2026

(Photo Courtesy: Jennie Ruby Jane | FB)

SOUTH KOREA – Korean star Jennie of the K-pop group BLACKPINK has teased fans with a new set of photos for her upcoming solo single, Less than a Lover, set for release on July 24.

The summer track is reported to be a lo-fi guitar-driven song that highlights the singer’s mature and subdued vocals. Jennie also participated in the writing process and the music video’s direction, showcasing her involvement in the production.

The teaser images quickly garnered attention on social media. They earned millions of likes and thousands of comments across Jennie’s official accounts.

Many fans were also intrigued by the mystery man beside her in the photos. His appearance sparked speculation about his part in the upcoming music video.

One poster features the line, “The summer I chose to pause the love story.” The quote hints that the track will have an emotional and personal tone.

Less than a Lover marks Jennie’s latest solo release following the success of songs such as Mantra and Like Jennie. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the song’s official release.