💫 JENNIE’s ‘RUBY’ Just Made K-pop History
BLACKPINK’s Jennie has officially secured her place in the global spotlight once again. Her first full-length solo album, ‘RUBY’, has been selected by Billboard as one of 2025’s Best Albums So Far—ranking at No. 21 out of 50.
She is the only K-pop artist on the list. That’s not just a win—it’s a milestone.
🖊️ Billboard’s Praise: Power, Elegance, and Total Control
Billboard’s Kristen Wezneski praised the album by stating:
“Jennie exudes confidence, elegance, and power through her first official solo project. ‘Like Jennie’ sets the tone—bold, fearless, and unapologetically her.”
They went on to call ‘RUBY’ a reflection of Jennie’s artistic vision, blending femininity and strength with visual and sonic mastery.
📈 Not Just Billboard—Rolling Stone & Complex Too
Earlier this month, Rolling Stone also listed ‘RUBY’ among the best albums of 2025 so far—again, Jennie was the only K-pop artist to make the cut.
Complex added:
“‘RUBY’ opens a new chapter for Jennie—letting her full vocal colors shine.”
💎 What Does ‘RUBY’ Really Mean?
The album name isn’t random. RUBY comes from Jennie’s full name—Jennie Ruby Jane. This project is deeply personal, not just musically, but spiritually. Jennie produced the album herself, featuring 15 tracks that explore identity, femininity, and creative freedom.
💬 Fans React: “She Did THAT!”
BLINKs exploded on social media:
“She’s not just an idol—she’s an artist.”
“RUBY isn’t just an album, it’s an era.”
“Only Jennie could make Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Complex bow down!”
Article Source: Original article by Kim Bo-young, published June 25, 2025 via Edaily.
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