[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] Blackpink’s Jennie has once again proven her global presence by taking the stage at major European music festivals one after another. She continues to forge a unique path, establishing herself as a world-class festival headliner beyond the realm of K-pop.

On the 9th (local time), Jennie took the main stage at the “2026 MAD COOL FESTIVAL” in Madrid, Spain, performing as the sole K-pop artist to headline the event. Having previously become the first K-pop artist to successfully headline back-to-back performances at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival and Poland’s Open’er Festival, she added the MAD COOL Festival to her list, setting a record by headlining three of Europe’s leading music festivals in succession.
That day, Jennie kicked off her performance with songs like “Handlebars” and “Seoul City.” She electrified the crowd with her soulful vocals and effortless stage presence, and the audience responded with enthusiastic cheers and sing-alongs.
She then delivered even more intense performances of her signature tracks—including “Mantra,” “ExtraL,” and “like JENNIE”—turning the venue into a frenzy of excitement. Her stable live vocals, overwhelming stage presence, and ability to command the stage with ease were more than enough to prove she was a true headliner.
In particular, she premiered a performance of a new song—which had previously been revealed only in part at earlier festivals—raising fans’ anticipation even further. Global fans’ interest in the new song is also growing even more intense.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Mad Cool Festival is one of Europe’s leading music festivals, featuring world-class artists such as Charlie Puth and Zara Larsson. By joining them as a main headliner, Jennie once again reaffirmed her status as a top global artist.
She set a record by headlining these festivals.
Jennie is set to continue meeting fans around the world with back-to-back performances at “Lollapalooza Chicago” in the U.S. and “SUMMER SONIC 2026” in Japan.