Jennie Makes K-pop History with First Solo Album 'RUBY'

 

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Makes K-pop History with First Solo Album ‘RUBY’

 

1. Achieves Highest Ranking for a K-pop Female Soloist on UK Official Charts

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie has made history as a a K-pop female solo artist by reaching No. 3 on the UK Official Albums Chart ‘Top 100’ with her first full-length solo album, ‘RUBY’

According to the latest chart released on the 14th (local time), the title track ‘Like JENNIE’ debuted at No. 36 on the Official Singles Chart, while ‘Handlebars’, her collaboration with Dua Lipa, entered at No. 41.

Additionally, ‘ExtraL’, a track featuring American rapper Doitche, landed at No. 66, marking an impressive feat as three songs from Jennie’s album simultaneously entered the Official Singles Chart ‘Top 100’.

 

 

2. ‘The Ruby Experience’ Show – A Special Meeting with Fans

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Jennie hosted ‘The Ruby Experience’ show at Incheon Inspire Arena on the 15th, wrapping up her first solo concert series.

This show followed performances at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on the 6th and 7th, as well as at Radio City Music Hall in New York on the 10th.

During the concert, Jennie performed all 15 tracks from ‘RUBY’, showcasing her exceptional capabilities as a solo artist.

She kicked off the show with ‘Intro: JANE with FKJ’, followed by electrifying performances of ‘Start a war’, ‘Handlebars’, and ‘Mantra’, keeping the energy high throughout.

 

 

3. Overwhelmed by Fans’ Cheers, Jennie Gets Emotional – “It Feels Like a Dream”

 

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Jennie waited until after performing 11 songs before delivering her first remarks, expressing her deep gratitude to the fans.

“This is my first solo concert, so please understand if I stumble a little,” she said. “I’m incredibly grateful to see so many people here.”

She also shared her experiences preparing for the album and concert, saying, “I’ve learned so much through this journey. I wanted to show not just a glamorous side but also a more candid and even slightly goofy version of myself.”

Moved by the overwhelming cheers, Jennie added, “I promised myself I wouldn’t cry…”, before tearing up.

She continued, “It was difficult to process the love my album received, but seeing you all in person makes me feel truly grateful and happy.”

 

 

4. Concerns Over Concert’s Length – “It Ended Too Soon”

 

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Jennie’s concert ended after just 80 minutes, leaving some fans wanting more. 

 

After the show, attendees were heard saying, “Is it over already?”, and “I thought it was just getting started.”

Additionally, Jennie wore sunglasses for most of the performance, making it difficult for fans to see her facial expressions. Some also pointed out issues with the balance between live vocals and pre-recorded audio (AR).

Compared to typical solo concerts that last 2–3 hours, the ticket price (143,000 KRW) felt somewhat high for the shorter performance. 

Despite these concerns, Jennie’s first solo concert successfully delivered a memorable experience for fans, marking a new milestone in her career.