BLACKPINK's Jennie Sets New Records with Debut Album 'Ruby'

BLACKPINK's Jennie has made history with her debut studio album 'Ruby'.

On December 3rd, Rolling Stone, the renowned American music magazine, announced its list of 'The 100 Best Albums of 2025' on their official website. Jennie's first solo album 'Ruby' was ranked 29th, marking the highest position for a K-pop artist.

Rolling Stone praised the album, stating, "'Ruby' heavily relies on ideas that dominated 2000s and 2010s R&B pop, yet modernizes them in intriguing ways. Jennie showcases an incredible ability to command the sweet pop R&B center." Additionally, Jennie was named 'KOREAN IDOLS OF THE YEAR 2025' by Forbes Korea, further proving her significant global influence.

Jennie was the only Korean artist featured in Spotify's '2025 Wrapped' campaign. Her album 'Ruby' was the sole K-pop solo artist entry in Spotify's 'Best Pop Albums of 2025'. The title track 'like JENNIE' ranked 43rd in the 'Most Streamed Songs of 2025' globally, achieving the highest position among K-pop female artists' songs released this year.

Furthermore, 'like JENNIE' secured the 62nd spot on Apple Music's year-end chart 'Top 100: Global 2025', making Jennie the first K-pop solo artist to enter this chart.

Jennie's debut solo album 'Ruby' includes 15 tracks of various genres, including the title track 'like JENNIE'. Jennie took charge of producing the album herself, embedding her identity and limitless musical potential. Through diverse songs and concepts, Jennie has demonstrated her musical prowess as a solo artist, breaking numerous records.

By Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter one@tenasia.co.kr