Star-Studded Event: Jennie’s The Ruby Experience in Seoul
The Ruby Experience concert, featuring K-pop sensation Jennie, was an extraordinary affair held on March 15, 2025, in Seoul. This remarkable event followed the release of her debut solo studio album, Ruby, and marked the second show in a series of three performances, with the first taking place in Los Angeles and the third scheduled for New York.
A Celebrity Extravaganza
The concert attracted numerous prominent figures from the Korean entertainment scene, turning it into a veritable star-studded gala. Notable attendees included Queen of Tears actress Kim Ji-won, members of NJZ, Red Velvet’s Irene and Yeri, BLACKPINK’s Rosé, and comedian Yoo Jae-suk, among others. Fans expressed their excitement and admiration upon witnessing such strong support for Jennie from her fellow artists. Social media buzzed with enthusiasm, showcasing the fandom’s joy:
“IDOL OF IDOLS THE JENNIE RUBY JANE,”an excited fan wrote.
Fan Reactions and Commentary
The concert not only celebrated Jennie’s achievements but also highlighted the unique culture of concert-going in South Korea compared to the United States. Fans noted the accessibility of Korean concerts, where celebrities often mingle freely without the stringent security measures typical in the U.S.:
“She’s literally Korea’s favorite,”a fan wrote.
“She’s the cool kid with a circle of cool friends,”shared another fan.
“Fan culture is so different here vs. America because when celebs in America attend concerts, they have to have 15 levels of security, but in other countries, they can just feel free to sit amongst fans,”one fan pointed out.
Celebrating Jennie’s Achievements
Jennie’s album, Ruby, launched on March 7, 2025, accompanied by a special listening party in Seoul hosted by Zico. This exclusive gathering allowed a limited number of fans to preview her work. Similar listening events took place globally, although Jennie was not present.
The Ruby Experience began with the Los Angeles concert, where Jennie committed to donating a portion of the proceeds to wildfire relief efforts. Following the Los Angeles event, the concert moved to New York on March 10 before concluding in Seoul.
Chart-Topping Success
Upon its release, Ruby performed exceptionally well, debuting on various global music charts such as Apple Music and Spotify. Remarkably, Jennie secured her place in history as the only K-pop soloist with every song from her album making it onto the Apple Music Daily Worldwide Music Chart, with nine out of the fifteen tracks also making the Top 100 Daily Music Chart.