Entertainment Characters

Jennie Kim (Korean: 김제니; born January 16, 1996), known mononymously as Jennie, is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress.[1] Born and raised in South Korea until 2004, Jennie later lived in New Zealand before returning to South Korea to successfully audition for YG Entertainment in 2010. She debuted as a member of Blackpink in August 2016. She made her acting debut under the stage name Jennie Ruby Jane in the 2023 HBO television series The Idol. In November 2018, Jennie released her debut single "Solo", which topped South Korea's Circle Digital Chart and the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart. The music video for "Solo" was the first by a Korean female soloist to surpass one billion views on YouTube. Her 2023 singles "You & Me" and "One of the Girls" achieved commercial success worldwide, with "You & Me" reaching number one on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart. After establishing her own label named Odd Atelier in 2023, Jennie earned her second number-one single in South Korea with "Spot!" and signed with Columbia Records in 2024. Her debut studio album Ruby (2025) sold one million copies worldwide and tied as the highest-ranked album by a Korean solo artist on the UK Albums Chart. It spawned the Billboard Global 200 top-five hits "Mantra" and "Like Jennie"; the former broke the record for the highest-charting song by a Korean female soloist on the UK Singles Chart, while the latter became Jennie's third number-one single in South Korea.

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci[b] (15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519) was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who was active as a painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect.[3] While his fame initially rested on his achievements as a painter, he has also become known for his notebooks, in which he made drawings and notes on a variety of subjects, including anatomy, astronomy, botany, cartography, painting, and palaeontology. Leonardo is widely regarded to have been a genius who epitomised the Renaissance humanist ideal,[4] and his collective works comprise a contribution to later generations of artists matched only by that of his younger contemporary Michelangelo.[3][4] Born out of wedlock to a successful notary and a lower-class woman in, or near, Vinci, he was educated in Florence by the Italian painter and sculptor Andrea del Verrocchio. He began his career in the city, but then spent much time in the service of Ludovico Sforza in Milan. Later, he worked in Florence and Milan again, as well as briefly in Rome, all while attracting a large following of imitators and students. Upon the invitation of Francis I, he spent his last three years in France, where he died in 1519. Since his death, there has not been a time where his achievements, diverse interests, personal life, and empirical thinking have failed to incite interest and admiration,[3][4] making him a frequent namesake and subject in culture.

Justin Drew Bieber (/ˈbiːbər/ BEE-bər; born March 1, 1994)[2][3] is a Canadian singer. Regarded as a pop icon, he is recognized for his multi-genre musical performances.[4][5] He was discovered by record executive Scooter Braun in 2008 and subsequently brought to the United States by singer Usher, both of whom formed the record label RBMG Records to sign Bieber in October of that year. His debut extended play (EP), My World (2009), was met with international recognition and established him as a teen idol.

Ye[a] (/jeɪ/ YAY; born Kanye Omari West /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/ KAHN-yay; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper and record producer. One of the most prominent figures in hip-hop,[3] he is known for his varying musical style[4] and polarizing cultural and political commentary.[5] After dropping out of college to pursue a career in music, West began producing for regional artists in the Chicago area. As an in-house producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, he co-produced albums including Jay-Z's The Blueprint (2001) before signing with the label as a recording artist. West's debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004), was met with critical acclaim and yielded the Billboard Hot 100-number one single "Slow Jamz". He peaked the chart on four other occasions with the singles "Gold Digger" (2005), "Stronger" (2007), "E.T." (2011, as a featured artist), and "Carnival" (2024).

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z,[a] is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023.[8] Known for his complex lyrical ability—which often uses double entendres and word play—and braggadocio, his music is built upon a rags to riches narrative. He served as president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings from 2004 to 2007, and founded the entertainment company Roc Nation the following year.

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, born on September 4, 1981, is a multifaceted American artist renowned for her contributions as a singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning several decades, Beyoncé has made a profound impact on the music industry, celebrated for her exceptional vocal talent, diverse musical styles, electrifying live performances, and culturally significant projects. Her influence extends beyond music, as she has become a global icon and a powerful figure in entertainment and business.

Rosé MBE Rosé looking at the camera Rosé in 2024 Born Roseanne Park 11 February 1997 (age 28) Auckland, New Zealand Other names Park Chae-young Citizenship South Korea[1]New Zealand[1] Occupations Singersongwriter [2] Years active 20122016–present Works Discography Musical career Origin Seoul, South Korea Genres Poppop-punkK-pop Instrument Vocals Labels YGInterscopeThe Black LabelAtlantic Member of Blackpink Website rosesarerosie.com Korean name Hangul 박채영 Revised Romanization Bak Chaeyeong McCune–Reischauer Pak Ch'aeyŏng Birth name Hangul 로젠 박[3] Revised Romanization Rojen Bak McCune–Reischauer Rochen Pak Stage name Hangul 로제 Revised Romanization Roje McCune–Reischauer Roje Signature Roseanne Park (born 11 February 1997), known mononymously as Rosé (Korean: 로제), is a New Zealand and South Korean singer and songwriter.[1] Born in Auckland, New Zealand, and raised in Melbourne, Australia,[4] Rosé moved to Seoul, South Korea and signed with label YG Entertainment following a successful audition in Sydney in 2012 and trained for four years before debuting as a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink in August 2016.

Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She gained prominence starring in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark (2016–2019) and the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019–2022). Shifting focus onto her recording career, Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records to release her 2021 single "Drivers License", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and raised her to international prominence. That same year, she released her debut studio album, Sour, which spawned her second number-one song "Good 4 U" and the similarly successful singles "Deja Vu", "Traitor", and Brutal". A documentary, Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U, was released the following year, and chronicles the creative process of Sour. In 2023, she released her second studio album, Guts, supported by her third number-one song "Vampire" and the singles "Bad Idea Right?", and "Get Him Back!"

Darren Jason Watkins Jr. (born January 21, 2005), known online as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, is an American YouTuber and online streamer. He is known for the dramatic and energetic behavior showcased in his variety live streams, as well as his IRL streams in worldwide locations. IShowSpeed is considered one of the most popular internet personalties in the world.