New MV “Love Hangover”, and the rare soul inspiration in Jennie’s music

Satire of a toxic, disconnected love

The MV opens with Jennie's lover Charles Melton looking at her in a grave. We see a heart-shaped cemetery with the words "JENNIE LOVE HANGOVER" on it. She shows that her love for him lives on even after she has passed away. However, the story is not as romantic as that, as Jennie comes back from the dead because she is not ready to let go of her lover.

I'm over, I'm so over

This love isn't over

The humorous scenes when Jennie dates hint at a character who cannot control her “love hangover”, always ruining the relationship and unable to let go of her lover no matter what. Jennie sings: “I’d never do it again,” but continues to make the same mistakes and ruin the moment for both of them. She even lies to her lover, making the relationship toxic but the two still cannot leave each other. From there, the MV brings a humorous, visual perspective on toxic love hangover, when people depend on a toxic relationship (even though it has ended), feel unable to leave despite much evidence that the relationship is unhealthy for their mental and physical health.

One minute, we're growing apart,

And next, I'm in her apartment

Dominic Fike's lyrics express the lack of communication, no deep conversations like normal couples, but just being "drunk in love" after each time together. Funny, quirky events such as being swallowed by Godzilla, choking on a ring in a martini glass, being swept away by a bowling ball, and flying with a heart-shaped balloon represent the unstable relationship and the rapid ups and downs of emotions between two people. .

Musically, "Love Hangover" offers a distinct sound, combining modern music trends and 60s-70s influences, something never seen in Jennie's previous works with BLACKPINK.

Starting with a familiar, underwhelming opening, “Love Hangover” only really explodes after the first chorus, with a sharp contrast from the fast-paced rhythm to a more rhythmic, classic soul sound. Dominic Fike also brings an interesting contrast with his warm, deep vocals, blending with the strings. Overall, “Love Hangover” is a promise of a unique, colourful solo album from Jennie.