Jennie's 'Ruby' Garners Acclaim, Secures Spot on Rolling Stone's Best Albums of 2025

6 June 2025

BLACKPINK Jennie's Ruby (Image via Instagram/@jennierubyjane)

BLACKPINK's Jennie has achieved a significant milestone with her debut solo album, Ruby, released on March 7, 2025. The album has been recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the "Best Albums of 2025 So Far," marking a notable achievement in her solo career.

Ruby represents Jennie's first full-length solo project, showcasing her versatility as an artist. The album spans genres such as pop, hip-hop, and R&B, and features collaborations with artists like Childish Gambino, Dua Lipa, Doechii, Dominic Fike, FKJ, and Kali Uchis. Jennie took a hands-on approach to the album's production, aiming to convey her identity and musical potential.

Rolling Stone praised Ruby for its innovative sound and emotional depth, noting Jennie's ability to command the pop-R&B genre. The album's commercial success is evident, with over one million copies sold worldwide in its first week. It debuted in the top ten in 19 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and South Korea. In South Korea, it achieved the highest first-week album sales for a K-pop female solo artist in 2025.

Jennie described Ruby as a means of bringing herself to the world, exploring themes of birth, love, faith, and legacy. The album's title and cover art draw inspiration from Shakespeare's As You Like It, symbolizing a new chapter in her musical journey. Through Ruby, Jennie aims to inspire young women to understand and stand up for who they are.

To promote Ruby, Jennie embarked on "The Ruby Experience," a series of concerts in Los Angeles, New York, Seoul, and Paris. She also performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2025. These performances received praise for their experimental and cinematic production.

As Jennie continues to evolve as a solo artist, Ruby stands as a testament to her artistic growth and potential. The album's critical acclaim and commercial success underscore her ability to captivate audiences beyond her work with BLACKPINK.

For fans interested in experiencing Ruby, the album is available in various formats, including vinyl LP and CD digipack.