Colourful outfits and addictive dance moves spring to mind whenever we think about South Korean pop culture. Girl supergroup BLACKPINK is changing the face of the male-dominated K-pop industry with their signature hip-hop infused music, impeccably choreographed dance routines and edgy fashion styles.

Today, we celebrate Jennie Kim’s 23rd birthday by looking at how this New Zealand-raised K-pop artist became one of the fiercest female artists out there, inspiring audiences around the world.