Jennie Releases Solo Album “Ruby,” Establishing Herself as Artist with 40 Million Monthly Spotify Listeners

Jennie of BLACKPINK released her solo album “Ruby,” completing the final member’s solo debut during the group’s official hiatus. She has now established herself as a powerful solo artist with over 40 million monthly listeners on Spotify. On February 27, Spotify held a “Rubify” listening party in Seoul to celebrate the release of Jennie’s solo album. At this event attended by 200 fans, Jennie shared personal and emotional stories about her creative process. She said, “This album is about conveying my story through my own voice and vision. Shakespeare’s concept of the seven stages of life inspired me greatly. I wanted to explore a variety of emotions, from innocence and love to strength, reflection, and legacy.” Jennie concluded 2024 by ranking as the 8th highest global K-Pop artist on Spotify. The lead singles “Love Hangover” (featuring Dominic Peak) and “ExtraL” (featuring Doechi) both entered Spotify’s Global Top 50 chart on the day of release and were featured on major global editorial playlists such as “K-Pop ON!” and “Today’s Top Hits.” Jung Ju Park, Spotify’s head of Korean music, said, “It has been truly amazing to watch Jennie’s solo journey. ‘Ruby’ is already becoming a significant milestone, and it is an honor to be able to bring her passionate fans together.” For fans who want a deeper experience of the “Ruby” album, Spotify will release exclusive content on March 9 via the “K-Pop ON! Video Podcast” channel.