BLACKPINK's Jennie continues to dominate the global music scene, with her first solo full-length album Ruby making waves across major international music publications.

🎧 NME Names 'Ruby' One of the Best Albums of 2025

On June 27, UK-based music magazine NME unveiled its list of The 25 Best Albums of 2025 (So Far). Among the prestigious picks, only two K-pop artists made the cut—Jennie and G-Dragon.

NME praised Jennie's artistic growth, stating, "Jennie has moved beyond the spectacle of BLACKPINK to boldly reveal her own creative vision." The publication highlighted how she "turned the camera on herself and began writing a story that's unmistakably her own." They also recommended the track ZEN as a must-listen.

🏆 Jennie, the Only K-pop Artist on Three Major Lists

Jennie's Ruby was also recognized by Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Complex as one of the best albums of 2025. She was the only K-pop artist featured on all three lists, further cementing her status as a global music icon.

🎙️ Critics Praise Her Confidence and Craftsmanship

Billboard critic Kristin Wisniewski applauded Jennie's musical direction and producing skills: "Ruby is a dazzling debut that radiates Jennie's confidence, elegance, and sense of self."

💎 'Ruby': A Showcase of Jennie's True Identity
Ruby is a deeply personal album packed with 15 genre-blending tracks, from EDM to R&B and hip-hop. Jennie participated in writing and composing 12 of the tracks, proving her prowess as a creative force behind the music.

📊 Record-Breaking Sales and Global Chart Power

The album sold over 661,130 copies in its first week, setting the highest first-week sales record for a female K-pop soloist in 2025. It later became a million-seller.

On the charts, Ruby debuted at No.7 on the Billboard 200 and landed at No.3 on the UK Official Albums Chart—the highest-ranking album by a female K-pop soloist in UK chart history.