“WHO WANNA ROCK WITH JENNIE?”
Global K-Pop sensation Jennie has rocked the world with “Like Jennie,” a hit that found its way into the music rotation of Aurora Gaming’s star Renejay “Renejay” Barcarse.
Among all the pop stars with irresistible charms and face cards that never decline, what made Jennie stand out to Renejay?
“Talagang gusto ko lang yung aura niya, tsaka yung ginagawa niya, yung facial reaction niya, pati yung stage presence. Crush ko siya ganun kasi magandang babae tapos sikat din,” Renejay said.
Jennie released her debut solo album, titled “Ruby,” in March, and it offers an experience like watching her soul refract through a kaleidoscope—bold, evocative, and endlessly expressive.
Renejay revealed in an exclusive interview with SPIN.ph that he is captivated by the self-referential and unapologetic anthem “Like Jennie” and the passion-fueled track “Handlebars” featuring Dua Lipa.
Will we see Renejay busting out some moves with a “Like Jennie” dance cover in the future? We’ll find out in time.
BLACKPINK is gearing up for their third world tour, kicking off in South Korea later in July. Although dates in other Asian countries, including the Philippines, are yet to be announced, Renejay is still excited for the chance to see Jennie and the group live on stage.
“Gusto ko rin siya mapanood pag may concert sila dito rin sa Pilipinas, manonood ako,” Renejay expressed.
However, if a BLACKPINK concert falls on the same day as a local or international competition, Renejay prioritizes his career first.
“Syempre trabaho pa rin, ML! Kumbaga, set aside ko muna yung pagiging fan ko. May mga iba pa namang chance. Pwede naman ako lumipad ng ibang bansa para panoorin talaga siya,” he said, considering the possibility of attending other stops on BLACKPINK’s tour if needed.
Making a statement through fashion
Whether it’s streetwear or something sleek, Renejay uses fashion as an outlet for expressing his individuality, just like style-savvy artists such as Jennie and Canadian star Justin Bieber.
“Nag che-check po talaga ako ng mga ganyan (outfit inspo) sa mga lalaki, sa mga idol ko kina Justin Bieber tsaka sa mga iba ko nakikita sa social media na magagaling pumorma. Doon ako kumukuha ng technique or kung mag-fi-fit ba siya sa akin,” Renejay said, drawing inspiration also from Justin Bieber.
You do you, as they say. While fashion icons guided his style, Renejay still believes that self-confidence is the real outfit anyone can rock.
“Depende rin talaga kahit gaano kaganda yung suot ng isang tao or ng idol mo, pag di mo siya kayang dalhin, mahirap pa rin. Kahit yung suot niya isuot sayo, kapag di mo siya kayang dalhin, tingin ko, hindi pa rin babagay sayo. Kaya kailangan, kapag suot mo, dapat confident ka din na kaya mong dalhin yung damit na gusto mong isuot,” Renejay advised.
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