It does, indeed. You scroll past.
But then, a different kind of fusion catches your eye, a brief teaser where Bharatanatyam dancers perform to Blackpink Jennie’s solo track Jennie with such astonishing synchronicity, you do a double take. They’re in traditional attire, but they aren’t mimicking K-pop moves. Instead, they’ve reimagined the song through classical movement — respecting, not replicating, two very different worlds.
Blackpink meets classical
And after speaking to Suresh Subash from Singapore, who conceptualised and directed it, with his brother Vasanthakumar Anbalagan, you realise the fusion of two worlds.
Subash, who co-founded NightSky Creatives with his brother Vasanthakumar Anbalagan, explains the vision behind it: ‘It’s our space to showcase creative output.” And this new creation, isn’t a random mashup or trend that they just wanted to do: It came from a simple idea: What happens when two worlds that rarely meet collide? “The classical and the pop. The poised and the playful. The traditional and the unapologetic,” he says.
Two different feminine energies in one frame
And the way he sees Blackpink’s Jennie, is as a woman of strong charisma. It’s true: Blackpink fans would know the bold, powerful energy she exudes, from her unabashed interviews to taking on the stage with a rare fire and storm. As Subash explains, “it’s the kind of modern feminine energy that is confident, stylish, and unafraid.”
And then there’s one of the Indian celestial nymphs, whom Subash views as more than a mythical figure. “They are equally powerful and divine, for their mastery of beauty, grace, dance, and music,” he says.
So what happens when these two feminine energies, fierce and flowing, modern and mythic, share the same frame?
Lakshana is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with over a decade of experience. She covers a wide range of stories—from community and health to mental health and inspiring people features.
A passionate K-pop enthusiast, she also enjoys exploring the cultural impact of music and fandoms through her writing.