Jennie’s Solo Album ‘Ruby’ Dominates 2025 Music Charts

Global artist Jennie has achieved unprecedented success with her first full-length solo album, ‘Ruby’, which has dominated year-end lists and global music charts throughout 2025. The self-produced music album has set new benchmarks for K-pop soloists, earning critical acclaim and breaking streaming records. This JENNIE solo album solidifies her position as a formidable force in the international music scene. The album, a modern interpretation of 2000s and 2010s R&B-pop, features 15 tracks including the hit title song ‘like JENNIE’.

Critical Acclaim and Prestigious Recognition

The year-end accolades for ‘Ruby’ began with a significant feature from a major music publication. On December 3, 2025, Rolling Stone magazine included ‘Ruby’ in its coveted “The 100 Best Albums of 2025” list. The album was placed at number 29, marking the highest ranking achieved by any K-pop artist on the list this year.

Topping the ‘KOREAN IDOLS OF THE YEAR’ List

Adding to the honors, Forbes Korea recognized Jennie’s immense impact by naming her number one on its “KOREAN IDOLS OF THE YEAR 2025” list. This top placement underscores her influence both domestically and internationally. Her success with this JENNIE solo album has been a major talking point in the industry throughout the year.

Record-Breaking Performance on Global K-Pop Charts

Jennie’s ‘Ruby’ not only won over critics but also achieved massive commercial success on major streaming platforms, rewriting the records for K-pop charts. Her performance on both Spotify and Apple Music has been nothing short of historic.

Spotify ‘Wrapped 2025’ Domination

In Spotify’s annual “Wrapped 2025” campaign, Jennie stood out as the only Korean artist to be featured, highlighting her vast global listenership. Her music album ‘Ruby’ was also the sole album by a K-pop solo artist to appear on Spotify’s “Best Pop Albums of 2025.” Furthermore, the title track ‘like JENNIE’ secured the 43rd spot on the “Most Streamed Songs of 2025” globally. This is the highest position for a song by a female K-pop artist released in 2025.

Historic Apple Music Debut

The album’s success continued on Apple Music, where Jennie made history. The title track ‘like JENNIE’ charted at number 62 on the “Top 100 of 2025: Global” chart. This achievement made Jennie the first K-pop solo artist to ever enter this specific year-end global chart, cementing ‘Ruby’ as a landmark release in K-pop history. Her ability to consistently top K-pop charts demonstrates her powerful connection with a worldwide audience.

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