Jennie Becomes First K-Pop Solo Artist to Win Billboard Women in Music Global Force Award

Jennie of BLACKPINK received the Global Force Award at the “Billboard Women in Music 2025” event, becoming the first K-Pop solo artist to do so. The ceremony took place on the 29th (local time) at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, United States. This award is given to outstanding female artists, creators, producers, and executives who have had a significant impact on the music industry. In her acceptance speech, Jennie said, “I am truly honored and proud to receive the Global Force Award here among such beautiful women who inspire many people. I am inspired by all women around the world who break barriers and leave their mark. I want to continue being someone who can have a positive influence on many others.” Billboard described Jennie as “an unparalleled artist whose explosive global influence has been recognized since she began her solo career.” Indeed, Jennie’s first solo studio album, “Ruby,” entered the U.S. Billboard 200 main album chart for two consecutive weeks. Its Title Track, “Like JENNIE,” stayed in the top 10 of both the Billboard Global (outside the U.S.) chart and the Global 200 chart for two weeks. Jennie achieved the highest ranking ever for a K-Pop female solo artist by reaching third place on the UK Official Album Chart TOP100 (as of March 14th) with “Ruby.” She also became the first K-Pop artist this year to appear on that chart for three consecutive weeks. Jennie will perform as a solo artist at the largest music festival in the U.S., the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, on April 13th and 20th.