"A rare and multidimensional work of art"

BLACKPINK's Jennie is earning global praise with her bold solo leap—and her first full-length album Ruby is officially making waves.

🎧 Billboard's Mid-Year Best Albums List

On June 24 (local time), Billboard revealed its Top 50 Albums of 2025 So Far (Staff Picks). Among global pop icons like Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, and Morgan Wallen, Jennie stood out as the only K-pop artist to make the list.

Billboard highlighted,

"The album kicks off with 'Like Jennie', a bold manifesto that showcases her raw, confident persona through unfiltered lyrics. Ruby represents Jennie's artistic identity—it's rare, sincere, and multifaceted. From visuals to sound, Jennie fully commands her creative world."

🌟 Rolling Stone and Complex Also Praise 'Ruby'
Ruby was also featured in Rolling Stone'sBest Albums of 2025 So Far, with the magazine noting:

"Jennie reinterprets 2000s and 2010s R&B-driven pop in a fresh and compelling way."

Complex joined the praise, calling Ruby

"a landmark album where Jennie opens a new chapter, freely showcasing the full range of her vocal colors."

🎤 Jennie: From Idol to Artist
Ruby marks Jennie's first studio album and her official solo debut following her departure from YG. She took full creative control of the album, proving herself to be more than just a K-pop idol—an artist in her own right.

🎫 What's Next? BLACKPINK's World Tour Begins

Jennie will reunite with BLACKPINK for their highly anticipated DEADLINE world tour, kicking off July 5–6 at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium.