Jennie Makes Her Animated Film Soundtrack Debut With Netflix’s Steps
October 23, 2026
Jennie is adding another first to her growing list of career milestones. BLACKPINK’s Jennie is set to make her debut on an animated film soundtrack through Netflix’s upcoming movie Steps, and honestly, this is a collaboration we didn’t know we needed.
Netflix has just dropped the trailer for Steps, giving audiences their first look at the animated movie and its fairytale-inspired world. Along with the trailer announcement came another exciting detail: Jennie will lend her voice to the film’s soundtrack through an original song titled “Someone to Hold.”
The track is scheduled to arrive on November 20, 2026, the same day Steps premieres on Netflix.
For Jennie, the project marks her first time singing for an animated film, making it another interesting chapter in her career beyond BLACKPINK and her solo music.
Jennie Is Singing an Original Song for Steps
Jennie’s contribution to Steps comes in the form of “Someone to Hold,” an original song created specifically for the animated movie.
The song is expected to be one of the key tracks featured throughout the film’s soundtrack. Its release date is set to coincide with the movie’s Netflix premiere, meaning fans will get to experience Jennie’s new song alongside the story that inspired it.
While Jennie has already established herself as a singer and performer on the global music scene, an animated movie soundtrack brings a different kind of opportunity. Rather than simply releasing another standalone pop track, she’ll be contributing to a cinematic story through music.
And considering that Steps puts a fresh spin on one of the most recognizable fairytales ever, there’s definitely plenty of room for the soundtrack to become part of the movie’s identity.
A New Take on the Cinderella Story
At first glance, Steps might sound like another adaptation of Cinderella. But there’s an important twist.
Instead of focusing primarily on Cinderella, the movie shifts the spotlight toward her two stepsisters, Lilith and Margot.
The two characters are determined to escape Cinderella’s shadow and discover their own paths in life. So, rather than simply retelling a familiar story from the perspective audiences already know, Steps explores what happens to the people who have traditionally existed on the sidelines of the fairytale.
That perspective gives the movie a different angle.
Lilith and Margot aren’t simply characters defined by their relationship to Cinderella. They are given their own journey, ambitions, and struggles as they try to figure out who they are outside the famous fairytale narrative.
And that makes the title Steps feel pretty fitting, especially when the story is about finding your own way forward.
The Steps Soundtrack Has a Star-Studded Lineup
Jennie isn’t the only recognizable name attached to the Steps soundtrack.
The animated film will feature four original songs written and produced by Justin Tranter. Alongside Jennie, the soundtrack will also include vocals from Amanda Seyfried, Rose Gray, and EMEI.
That gives the soundtrack a pretty diverse lineup, bringing together artists from different corners of the music and entertainment world.
Meanwhile, the film’s background score is being composed by Kris Bowers, who is responsible for the instrumental music that accompanies the movie.
With original songs and a dedicated cinematic score, music clearly plays an important role in bringing the world of Steps to life.
For Jennie fans, though, there’s one obvious question: what will “Someone to Hold” sound like?
Jennie’s First Animated Film Soundtrack
The most exciting part of the announcement is arguably the fact that Steps marks a new territory for Jennie.
The BLACKPINK star has already explored different sides of music through her group activities and solo career, but singing for an animated movie presents a slightly different challenge. A soundtrack song needs to fit not only the artist’s identity but also the emotion and narrative of the film.
That makes Jennie’s involvement particularly interesting.
Rather than simply being a celebrity cameo attached to the project, her voice will become part of the movie’s musical storytelling. “Someone to Hold” will exist within the world of Steps, alongside the characters and their journey.
It also gives fans another chance to see how versatile Jennie can be as an artist.
Why Fans Are Already Excited
For BLINKs and Jennie fans, the announcement is exciting for an obvious reason: new Jennie music.
But there’s something extra special about this particular release. Because “Someone to Hold” is being created for an animated film, fans aren’t just waiting for a new song—they’re waiting to hear how Jennie’s voice fits into a completely different creative universe.
@christina.patricio ✨ We have an OFFICIAL trailer for Steps, coming to Netflix on November 20, and this is NOT the Cinderella story we know! 👑💫 Think you know Cinderella’s “evil” stepsisters? Think again! 😂💖 This wild, hilarious twist on the classic fairy tale looks like SO much fun! 🎬 Sick of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith steals the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand 🪄 and teams up with her sister Margot to hijack the Royal Ball! 💃 But when things go completely wrong, they must join forces with Cinderella to save the kingdom! 🏰 Along the way, they’ll face biker trolls 🧌, escape evil henchmen 😈, and survive the Screaming Woods! 🌲😱 🎶 And there’s even MORE exciting news for music fans! The Steps soundtrack drops November 20 and features the new song “Someone to Hold” by JENNIE, along with more original songs! 🎤🎵 🖼️ Check out the new movie poster, and let’s react to the trailer together! 👀🍿 I LOVE when a classic fairy tale gets an unexpected twist, and this one looks like an epic adventure! ✨🙌 👑 Steps premieres November 20, ONLY on Netflix! ❤️ Who’s ready for a Cinderella story like we’ve NEVER seen before?! 🎬 #fyp #netflix #netflixfamily #steps #movie @Netflix ♬ original sound – KennedyChristinaPatricio
The timing also makes the project easy to anticipate. On November 20, audiences will be able to watch Steps on Netflix while also listening to its soundtrack, including Jennie’s contribution.
That means the song and the movie will arrive together, giving fans the full experience from day one.
From BLACKPINK to the Fairytale World of Steps
Jennie’s involvement in Steps is another example of how her career continues to move across different creative spaces.
From performing with BLACKPINK to developing her work as a solo artist, she is now stepping into the world of animated cinema through music. It’s a small but notable new direction—and one that could open the door to even more soundtrack projects in the future.
For now, though, fans have one date to circle: November 20, 2026.
That’s when Steps arrives on Netflix and Jennie’s “Someone to Hold” officially enters the world.
With a fresh Cinderella-inspired story, original music from Justin Tranter, vocals from Jennie, Amanda Seyfried, Rose Gray, and EMEI, plus a score by Kris Bowers, Steps already has plenty going for it.
And let’s be honest: hearing Jennie sing for an animated fairytale is not exactly something that happens every day.
So, are you ready to hear Jennie’s “Someone to Hold”? 👀
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