Blackpink member Jennie has donated 100 million won to help elderly families stay warm during the winter. The contribution, announced on February 24, 2026, supports Sean's campaign Raise Korea’s Temperature by 1 Degree. The funds will aid vulnerable households through the Coal Briquette Bank.
Blackpink's Jennie, whose full name is Kim Jennie, made a significant donation of 100 million won to assist elderly families facing the cold winter. The announcement came on February 24, 2026, via Sean's initiative titled Raise Korea’s Temperature by 1 Degree. Jennie funded the donation by combining profits from her January exhibition, “J2NNI5,” with personal contributions. The money is directed to the Coal Briquette Bank, an organization that provides support to vulnerable households during colder months.
According to the campaign, the 100 million won donation enables the purchase of 112,000 coal briquettes, sufficient to heat 560 households for one month. Sean expressed gratitude for Jennie's support, stating that it would help make Korea warmer this winter. The donation certificate bore her full name, Kim Jennie, underscoring the personal nature of the gesture.
This act of philanthropy occurs just days before Blackpink's anticipated release of their third mini-album, DEADLINE, on February 27, 2026. It represents the group's first musical project since the 2022 album “Born Pink.” The quartet had previously toured worldwide with the Deadline Tour and released a single new song, “Jump,” which is included in the upcoming EP. To mark the comeback, a collaboration event is scheduled at the National Museum of Korea from February 27 to March 8, 2026. During this period, the building will be illuminated in pink, and a dedicated listening zone will allow fans and visitors to experience the new project.