An "ambiguous love" depicted with Nakai..Jennie stirs summer vibes with 'Less than a Lover' [★FOCUS]

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Singer Jennie once again expanded her musical spectrum through her new single 'Less than a Lover'.

On the 24th at 1 p.m., Jennie released her new single 'Less than a Lover' on various music platforms. 'Less than a Lover' is an alternative pop track featuring lo-fi guitar sounds and vintage electric keyboards.

Notably, Jennie personally participated in writing lyrics and composing the song while recalling summer, conveying the excitement and lingering emotions of a relationship that exists somewhere between being lovers and friends. While previously captivating audiences with powerful performances and overwhelming presence, this time she portrayed summer romance through a more subdued sound and delicate emotional expression. Her whisper-like vocal delivery and soft breathing subtly expressed the song's emotions, leaving space to enhance immersion in the track.

Earlier, Jennie performed live versions of 'Less than a Lover' at Poland's 'Offener Festival' and Spain's '2026 Mad Cool Festival', among others. At that time, she introduced the song as "a track written while thinking of summer." As an emotional pop piece conveying subtle feelings beyond a simple seasonal song, it holds significant meaning in further clarifying Jennie's identity as a singer-songwriter.

The emotional tone of 'Less than a Lover' became even more vivid in its music video. Set against natural backdrops such as green fields, quiet country roads, and an old pickup truck, the video achieved cinematic mise-en-scène reminiscent of a film scene. Rather than relying on elaborate sets or dramatic direction, the camera focused on light, scenery, and the expressions and gazes of the characters, calmly capturing the atmosphere of the "undefined relationship" embedded in the song.

Most importantly, since Jennie directly participated in directing the music video, the sensibilities of the music and visuals naturally flowed together, delivering an immersive experience. Additionally, she completed restrained romantic chemistry with Taiwanese model Nakai, maximizing the song's message.

Jennie chose lingering emotion over intensity and sincerity over flashiness. 'Less than a Lover' delicately explores the subtle emotions between love and relationships, announcing the birth of emotional pop to represent this summer. Through this, Jennie once again demonstrated her capabilities as a singer-songwriter.

Having continued global success with 'Dracula (JENNIE Remix)', a collaboration with Tame Impala that reached No. 5 on Billboard's 'Hot 100' and No. 1 on 'Pop Airplay', Jennie has once again set her sights on capturing listeners worldwide with her new single 'Less than a Lover'. Attention is now focused on what achievements she will make on the charts with her deeper musicality and refined sensibility.

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