Blackpink's Jennie’s ‘Zen’ powers summer game fest 2025 trailer, Fans left awestruck

Jennie, a global K-pop sensation, is demonstrating her artistic versatility once more by making waves in the gaming industry. The official background music for the trailer for Summer Game Fest 2025, one of the most anticipated gaming events of the year, is the BLACKPINK member's solo song Zen.

A breathtaking montage of images from popular upcoming video games, such as Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Green Games, Possessor(s), and Neverway, is featured in the trailer, which debuted earlier this week.

Zen brings a powerful emotional depth to the suspenseful scenes, which perfectly balances the trailer's enigmatic tone and intense atmosphere.

Fans were completely caught off guard by the collaboration, as the announcement was kept tightly under wraps until the trailer dropped on 1 June. Jennie’s hauntingly rich vocals blended seamlessly with the cinematic imagery, sparking a wave of excitement across social media platforms.

One fan on X exclaimed, “Fck I felt it in my veins… Trailer is already powerful and ZEN makes it more powerful.. ” while another added, “goosebumps… all over my body.” Praising the song’s versatility, a user wrote, “The way it really fits well,” and another commented, “Woahh it sounds fancy here. No doubt it was my favourite from the album.” One fan even reflected on the song’s journey: “From being 'just an intro for album' to this, oh Zen the hit you are.”