The BLACKPINK superstar makes K-pop history with a solo masterpiece

BLACKPINK's JENNIE is proving her global impact—again. Her first solo full-length album 'RUBy' has been named one of Rolling Stone's "Best Albums of 2025 So Far."

🎧 The only K-pop act on the list

On June 5 (local time), Rolling Stone released its highly anticipated "Best Albums of 2025 So Far" list. Out of 66 albums, JENNIE stood out as the only K-pop artist included—ranking alongside global stars like Lady Gaga, Drake, and Playboi Carti.

💬 Rolling Stone praises JENNIE's artistic depth

"JENNIE brilliantly reinterprets the ideas that dominated 2000s and 2010s R&B-influenced pop," the magazine wrote.

The article also drew comparisons to Rihanna, calling RUBy a continuation of the introspective legacy Rihanna showcased in her 2016 album Anti.

🌟 More praise from global media

U.S. outlet Complex also selected RUBy as one of 2025's best albums, praising her for showcasing a wide vocal range and unique identity.

"Tracks like like JENNIE proved her performance power with polished pop, while twin highlighted her soft and expressive vocals," the outlet stated.

🎀 A solo album with genre-bending power
RUBy is JENNIE's first full solo album, packed with bold concepts and diverse genres. From smooth R&B to sleek electropop, the album demonstrated her artistic vision beyond BLACKPINK.

📊 Chart-topping achievements

The album smashed both domestic and international charts and achieved the highest first-week sales for a K-pop female soloist in 2025 so far.

🖤 BLACKPINK comeback in sight

JENNIE is also gearing up for a full-group comeback with BLACKPINK later this year, bringing even more excitement for BLINKs around the world.

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