Jennie's 'Ruby' Shines as One of NME's Best Albums of 2025

BLACKPINK's Jennie, both a group member and a solo artist, has seen her album 'Ruby' consistently recognized as one of the 'Best Albums of 2025.'

On the 26th, UK-based music magazine NME announced on its official website that Jennie's debut solo studio album 'Ruby' has been selected as one of the 'Best Albums of 2025.'

NME described 'Ruby' as a "bold and original new release," praising Jennie for "remarkably seizing her own myth with clarity." The magazine highlighted 'Zen' as a standout track.

Previously, Jennie's 'Ruby' was also named among the 'Best Albums of 2025' by prominent American music magazines Rolling Stone, Complex, and Billboard, marking her as the only K-pop artist to achieve this recognition and showcasing her prowess as a solo artist.

Jennie took on the role of producer for 'Ruby,' infusing the album with her identity and limitless musical potential. The album features 15 tracks across various genres, including the title track 'like JENNIE.'

With 'Ruby,' Jennie set a new record for the highest first-week sales by a female K-pop solo artist, selling 661,130 copies. She also became the first female K-pop solo artist to chart three songs simultaneously on the Billboard 'HOT 100,' establishing a new milestone in K-pop history.