On March 8, 2025, @chartdata unveiled impressive streaming figures for BLACKPINK’s Jennie, who achieved a remarkable 29.6 million streams on Spotify for her solo debut album, Ruby. This milestone positions her as the third-largest debut by a K-pop solo artist, just behind BTS’ Jungkook and her BLACKPINK teammate Rosé.
Jennie’s Iconic Stand Among K-Pop Soloists
Jungkook’s album, Golden, continues to hold the record for the biggest debut, while Rosé’s Rosie stands as the second. The announcement sent waves of excitement throughout social media, with fans sharing their joy and pride for Jennie’s accomplishments.
Fans React to the Milestone
Enthusiastic responses flooded platforms like X, where fans celebrated Jennie’s success. One fan exclaimed, “She is THE QUEEEEN!!!,”highlighting the affection and admiration she commands among her supporters.
“She is THE QUEEEEN!!!”one fan commented.
This sentiment was echoed across various posts, with fans praising the swift success of Ruby. One fan remarked, “Ruby achieves incredible streaming milestone instantly,”further illustrating the palpable excitement surrounding the album.
“Ruby achieves incredible streaming milestone instantly,”wrote another fan.
Rising Star in the Music Industry
Many fans believe Jennie is truly on the rise, with comments like, “Jenni is on the rise in the music world and there is no stopping her,”emphasizing the trajectory of her burgeoning career. Such affirmations underlie her growing influence in the industry.
“Jenni is on the rise in the music world and there is no stopping her,”commented another fan.
Additional reactions include notable expressions of appreciation for Jennie’s artistry:
“jennies ruby just made streams rain like confetti on a music festival,”reacted another fan.
“WHAAAAAT FTS DESERVES MOREEEE ITS MY TOP 5 for now,”wrote another fan on X.
“Jennie will always have the last laugh. She can be proud of herself. She made it,”another fan remarked.
Interestingly, some fans even used this milestone to take playful jabs at others in the K-pop scene, emphasizing Jennie’s solo success.
“And her highest stream is Like Jennie which is without any collab proving that Jennie doesn’t need Bruno Mars or Abel to slay,”exclaimed another fan.
Insights on Ruby, Jennie’s Solo Album
Jennie’s debut solo album, Ruby, was officially released on March 7, 2025, under her new label, ODD ATELIER, in collaboration with Columbia Records. This marks a significant transition for the artist following her departure from YG Entertainment in 2023.
Co-written and co-produced by Jennie alongside notable collaborators like El Guincho, Diplo, and WiLL Made-It, the album features 15 tracks and collaborations with artists such as Childish Gambino, Doechii, Kali Uchis, Dua Lipa, Dominic Fike, and FKJ. It artfully combines elements of pop, hip-hop, and R&B while exploring themes of love, fame, and personal success.
In a January 2025 interview with Billboard, Jennie shared her aspiration to fully embrace her persona, Jennie Ruby Jane, an alter ego that originated during her childhood in New Zealand, stating, “I intend to complete myself as Jennie Ruby-Jane, for that to be a whole person, in a way.”
Chart Performance and Critical Reception
The lead single, Mantra, was released on October 11, 2024, achieving significant commercial success by topping charts in Hong Kong and Taiwan and ranking No. 2 and No. 3 on Billboard’s Global Excl. US and Global 200 charts, respectively. It also reached No. 3 on South Korea’s Circle Digital Chart.
The follow-up single, Love Hangover (featuring Dominic Fike), debuted on January 31, 2025, making its way to No. 29 and No. 35 on the Billboard Global 200 and Circle Digital Chart, respectively.
The critically acclaimed Ruby received a four-star rating from NME and three and a half stars from Rolling Stone, solidifying Jennie’s status as an influential artist.
As the K-pop sensation prepares for the resurgence of BLACKPINK, the group is set to kick off its highly anticipated 2025 World Tour on July 5, 2025, at Goyang Stadium in South Korea, promising to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans.