Several members of Blackpink have disclosed how their megawatt fame has affected their physical and mental health. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Jennie shared how her body shut down after three grueling years of non-stop recording, touring, and fulfilling promotional obligations. “I had no immune system at all, but we needed to keep touring,” she said. “When the tour was done, we got some time off to be at home. Back then, I didn’t have time to learn how to take care of myself.” She credited relying on friends and living a more sustainable lifestyle for getting her back on her feet after a much-needed break.
Meanwhile, Jisoo also shared how she coped with both an injury and the expectations set upon her and the group during their Coachella debut in 2019. “I wanted to perform sitting down,” she said. “But my pride wouldn’t allow myself to sit. And it wasn’t because ‘I love this stage so much;’ stronger was my sense of responsibility and duty.”
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The group has been upfront about their mental health and how they cope with stardom, an increasingly common talking point for millennial and Gen Z-leaning artists nowadays. “When I’m good in my body, I feel happier and healthier in my mental health,” Jennie shared in a group interview. “And [having] good people around you that you can trust. And pets.”
If you or someone you know needs help with mental health, please contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), or visit the National Institute of Mental Health website.
