Blackpink's Jennie, Jisoo trend over first songwriting credits

MANILA, Philippines — After Korean girl group Blackpink released the tracklist of their upcoming debut studio album “The Album,” members Jennie and Jisoo quickly gained attention for their first foray into songwriting.

#BLACKPINK ‘THE ALBUM’ TRACKLIST POSTER

1st FULL ALBUM ’THE ALBUM’
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— YG FAMILY (@ygent_official) September 29, 2020

The girls, tagged affectionately by Blinks as Jensoo, trended on social media for songwriting credits on the album’s title track “Lovesick Girls.”
 

For the first time in BLACKPINK's songs, Jisoo and Jennie participated in writing and composing, further doubling fans' expectations.

6. "Crazy Over You" is a song that highlights BLACKPINK's unexpected charm by adding oriental sound elements on top of retro hip-hop beats. pic.twitter.com/iVjcQT2aav

— ?? (@i60808) September 29, 2020

IT FEELS SOOO GOOD TO SEE JENNIE AND JISOO'S NAME IN THE CREDITS ???? I'M SO HAPPY FOR MY GIRLS ???? FINALLY

— alex (@ratedjenlisa) September 29, 2020

SONGWRITER JISOO AND JENNIE
PRODUCER JENNIE pic.twitter.com/32ZkGVXTCT

— ??????????????????| ia???? (@i_lilifan) September 29, 2020

Jennie in particular was also recognized as one of the track’s composers, joining the likes of co-producers Teddy and Grammy-winning artist David Guetta. 

songwriter JENNIE, producer JENNIE, and composer JENNIE coming together on october 2 pic.twitter.com/FR6jGQQMAG

— ? (@primacyjennie) September 29, 2020

seeing jennie's name along with big producers makes me so emotional. the feeling is surreal. i'm so proud of her. pic.twitter.com/bzq9GwD3NU

— prod. by JENNIE (@tearsrvby) September 29, 2020

It really blows me whenever someone tries to discredit Jennie's talent. Some people often underestimate her, but she never fails to prove them wrong. She's smart, talented, and capable of so much. Her getting credited for her work as a songwriter, and producer is just the start

— JENNIE ???? (@jenniedebuts) September 29, 2020

i just checked genius and i am so PROUD seeing JENNIE's name all capslocked being credited as a PRODUCER. this is giving me goosebumps. i'm crying ???? pic.twitter.com/JA7JgKskoS

— PROD. JENNIE (@LEJENDARIH) September 29, 2020

Produced by JENNIE
Written by JENNIE
Vocals by JENNIE
Composer JENNIE pic.twitter.com/L2ARauBNgS

— mei? (@jenstherin) September 29, 2020

“Lovesick Girls” has been described to feature a country-style guitar sound not unlike the band's earlier hit "Whistle."

The Album is set to drop worldwide on Friday noon locally.

It features eight songs including "Ice Cream" (featuring Selena Gomez) and "Bet You Wanna" (featuring Cardi B).