BLACKPINK Hot Picks Series #8: Jennie & The Weeknd — The Unfinished Collaboration Files

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Jennie & The Weeknd — The Unfinished Collaboration Files

“Some songs are never released. That doesn’t mean they never existed.”


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Why This Rumor Never Really Died

Among all BLACKPINK-related rumors,
the speculation surrounding Jennie and The Weeknd refuses to disappear.

It resurfaces quietly—
in producer interviews,
in leaked studio photos,
and in the subtle overlaps of sound, style, and timing.

This isn’t a random fan theory.
It’s a rumor with structure, context, and unfinished evidence.


The Idol Era — Where the Connection First Became Public

In 2023, The Idol placed Jennie and The Weeknd in the same creative universe.

While the show itself divided opinions,
one thing was undeniable:
Jennie’s on-screen presence matched The Weeknd’s dark, restrained musical aesthetic unusually well.

Industry insiders later revealed that
several demo tracks were recorded during this period
not necessarily for public release,
but for exploratory collaboration.

No official credit ever appeared.
But in pop music, that often means one thing:
the project was shelved, not scrapped.


The Producers in the Middle

What makes this rumor persist is the producer overlap.

  • Swedish R&B producers linked to The Weeknd

  • Sound engineers who later appeared on BLACKPINK solo projects

  • Studio sessions booked in Los Angeles within the same 10-day window

None of this confirms a duet.
But together, they form a pattern too precise to ignore.

As one anonymous producer stated:

“It wasn’t a song problem. It was a timing problem.”


Jennie’s Musical Direction — A Perfect Match?

Jennie’s recent solo direction leans toward:

  • minimalistic R&B

  • controlled emotional delivery

  • Western pop sensibility without losing K-POP polish

This aligns almost perfectly with The Weeknd’s modern soundscape.

Fans noticed something else:
Jennie’s recent vocal tone has shifted—
less aggressive, more atmospheric.

That doesn’t happen by accident.


Why the Track May Still Be Locked Away

If a collaboration really exists,
why hasn’t it been released?

Three likely reasons:

  • Brand timing — both artists entering new career chapters
  • Label negotiations — cross-market releases are complex
  • Artistic control — neither side wants a half-finished moment

In other words,
this is not a “cancelled” project.

It’s a paused file.


The Industry’s Favorite Type of Surprise

Pop history is full of examples:

  • songs recorded years before release

  • collaborations revived when the moment is right

  • artists reconnecting creatively after silence

If Jennie and The Weeknd ever release something together,
it won’t be announced early.

It will appear suddenly—
fully formed—
and dominate headlines.

That’s exactly how both artists operate.


Wrap-Up — “Unreleased doesn’t mean unreal.”

The Jennie × The Weeknd rumor lives in a unique space:
not loud enough to confirm,
not weak enough to dismiss.

Whether the collaboration ever sees daylight or not,
one thing is clear:

The idea itself already influenced sound, style, and direction.

And sometimes,
that’s where the real impact lies.

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John Ellis

I’m John Ellis — a multi-topic creator exploring culture, stories, and everyday insights. Across my blogs, I dive into K-POP, culture, and everyday life topics with clarity and sincerity. Every article is crafted with thoughtful intention and meaningful storytelling.

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