Jennie Wins “Global Force” Award at 2025 Billboard Women in Music

Jennie of BLACKPINK received the “Global Force” award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music ceremony. The event, held on March 29 at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, United States, brought together some of the industry’s top female artists and music professionals. In her acceptance speech, Jennie said, “This is truly special,” adding that it was an honor for all women who dream, create, and strive to shape the world through their visions. She also stated, “Women are powerful forces, and when we work together, we lift each other up step by step.” Jennie expressed gratitude to Doechii and Kali Uchis, who contributed to her albums, as well as to her team and agency. She particularly emphasized that “this journey would not have been possible without my BLACKPINK members,” showing her appreciation for her bandmates. Jennie’s solo debut album, “Ruby,” released on March 7 of this year, reached position 7 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album includes tracks such as “ExtraL” featuring Doechii and “Damn Right” a collaboration with Kali Uchis and Donald Glover. Alongside Jennie, BLACKPINK’s Rosé, Lisa, and Jisoo have also been active in solo projects over the past year. In an interview with Billboard, Jennie said, “We always talk about how amazing it is that we’re all doing our own things, and it feels truly special to have each other’s backs no matter what.” BLACKPINK is currently preparing for a summer global tour and is also working on new music. At this ceremony, multiple artists received awards including Gracie Abrams for Songwriter of the Year, aespa for Group of the Year, and Tyla for Impact Award.