A seamless reunion celebrating the enduring legacy of The Idol soundtrack and showcasing two global superstars dominating their respective markets.
Fans are buzzing about the absence of Lily-Rose Depp from the stage performance, while insiders note this marks The Weeknd's first Korean show in eight years.
The performance took place at Goyang Stadium on Oct. 8, 2026. The two-night stand sold approx. 108,000 tickets. 'One of the Girls' peaked at No. 51 on the Hot 100.
This is the cultural crossover event we’ve been waiting three years for. The chemistry is real, the numbers are massive, and the silence from Depp speaks volumes.
The wait is officially over. JENNIE and The Weeknd have finally taken “One of the Girls” from the sterile confines of a recording studio to the thunderous energy of a live stage. In a move that has sent the global music scene into a frenzy, the BLACKPINK star made a surprise appearance during The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn concert at Goyang Stadium in South Korea on Thursday, Oct. 8.
This wasn't just a cameo; it was the first-ever live performance of their 2023 collaboration from HBO’s The Idol, a track that has arguably outgrown the controversial series that birthed it. The synergy between the two artists was palpable, proving that despite the mixed critical reception of the show, the music has undeniably stood the test of time. What makes this moment even more significant is the context of the venue and the tour.
This two-night engagement at Goyang Stadium marked The Weeknd’s first return to South Korea since 2018, a gap of nearly eight years. The demand was insatiable, with approximately 108,000 tickets sold across the Oct. 7 and 8 shows. This stop is part of the sprawling After Hours Til Dawn tour, which is currently grinding through its final leg in Asia.
The tour, supporting his albums After Hours (2020), Dawn FM (2022), and Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025), has been a commercial juggernaut. Just this past August, Billboard Boxscore figures reported that The Weeknd grossed a staggering $124.4 million and sold 892,000 tickets across 16 shows during July alone. Adding JENNIE to the mix wasn't just a nice gesture; it was a strategic alignment of two massive fanbases in a key market.
Notably, the performance was a duo affair. Lily-Rose Depp, who is also credited on “One of the Girls” and starred in The Idol, was not part of the live rendition. This absence has sparked immediate speculation and discussion among fans, who are dissecting the dynamics between the three artists.
For JENNIE, this appearance comes at the peak of her solo career. Since the release of her debut album Ruby in March 2025, which opened at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, she has been on a relentless run. She recently dropped the Fallen Angel EP in August 2026 and saw her remix of Tame Impala’s “Dracula” peak at No. 5 on the Hot 100.
Her presence on stage with The Weeknd underscores her transition from K-pop idol to a genuine global pop powerhouse who can hold her own on the biggest stages in the world. The song itself has a history that goes beyond the concert. “One of the Girls” has taken on a life of its own separate from the HBO series, joining the Spotify Billions Club and contributing to The Weeknd’s record-setting total of songs with at least 1 billion streams.
It peaked at No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100, a number that doesn't fully capture its streaming dominance. By bringing this track to life in South Korea, JENNIE and The Weeknd have turned a streaming hit into a cultural event. The visual of them performing together at Goyang Stadium is already going viral, cementing this moment as one of the most talked-about collaborations of 2026. It’s a reminder that in the music industry, sometimes the best moments are the ones you don’t see coming.
