Jennie of BLACKPINK Receives Prestigious Global Force Award at Billboard Women in Music 2025
On March 29, 2025, Jennie, a member of the globally acclaimed K-pop group BLACKPINK, made headlines by becoming the first solo K-artist to receive the esteemed Global Force Award during Billboard’s Women in Music event. The prestigious ceremony occurred at the YouTube Theater located in Los Angeles, where the 30-year-old artist showcased her gratitude in an emotive speech.
“I just want to say thank you to Billboard for recognizing me with this year’s Global Force Award. I am so honored to be receiving this award in this room full of inspiring and beautiful women. This is so special,”Jennie expressed.
In her heartfelt message, Jennie emphasized her appreciation for the talented individuals she has collaborated with throughout her career.
“I am so lucky and fortunate to work with so many talented people in my career. I have these amazing women in my album. Words cannot express how thankful I am. This award is a tribute to every woman who dares to dream.”
Concluding her speech, Jennie expressed sincere thanks to her fellow BLACKPINK members—Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa.
“I want to take a moment to thank my BLACKPINK girls. Without them, this journey would have never happened,”she noted.
Fans took to social media to celebrate Jennie’s significant achievement. An enthusiast on X remarked:
“JENNIE’s first speech since 2019… JENNIE, the places you will go… we’re beyond proud of you.”
Admiration for the BLACKPINK star was widespread, with fans highlighting her humility and genuine nature. One supporter commented:
“I loved how, despite being so nervous, she went on to thank everyone, including all the people who worked on Ruby, the girls, and her mom 🥹 she’s so humble and real ❤️,”a fan remarked.
“She is truly a humble girl. I’m proud to idolize her. Thank you for all your support for Jennie, and thank you for loving her ❤️,”another user mentioned.
“She never forgets her roots. She never sees herself as someone above the group. I love her so much 😭😣🥹,”added a fan.
Fashion Statements on the Red Carpet
At the event, Jennie stunned in a red gown designed by Lebanese fashion designer Zuhair Murad. The exquisite dress featured a sweetheart neckline, beautiful pearl detailing, and a subtle hem slit, perfectly complemented by her black platform heels. The star accessorized with delicate jewelry, including rings and a necklace, which enhanced her elegant appearance.
Her makeup look for the evening included a striking red lip, soft blush, and softly defined eyes, while her hair was styled straight and worn down, accentuating her timeless beauty. Social media buzzed with compliments regarding her red-carpet look.
“Girl, the long dress, the red lipstick, the accessories?!!(!(! OMG we really won!!!!!! We’ve come so far!!!!!,”a viewer noted.
“Red truly is her color; she looks so gorgeous, and the fit is pretty too,”a netizen shared.
“The outfit and makeup are on pointtttt,”another fan added.
Jennie’s Album ‘Ruby’ Continues to Shine
In addition to her award recognition, Jennie’s solo album, Ruby, is performing remarkably well on charts, holding its spot in the Billboard 200 for a second consecutive week. As of March 25th, the album debuted at No. 20 after initially entering at No. 7.
Furthermore, Ruby also ranked at No. 12 on both the Top Current Album Sales and Top Album Sales charts, making it the 12th best-selling album in the U.S. that week. Jennie’s musical contributions have resonated on a global scale, making a notable impact on various Billboard charts.
On the Global Excl. U.S. chart, her track “Like JENNIE” maintained its position at No. 4, while songs such as “ExtraL” and “Handlebars” claimed No. 28 and No. 29, respectively. Additional tracks, including “One of the Girls,””Mantra,”and “Love Hangover,” also made appearances on the global charts.
With “Like JENNIE” reaching No. 7 on the Global 200 chart, Jennie secured the No. 35 position on Billboard’s Artist 100, marking her fourth week representing her artistry as a solo performer.
During the Women in Music event, Jennie was also photographed with fellow artists like TYLA and Kali Uchis, who presented her with the award, showcasing the camaraderie within the music industry.