Jennie BLACKPINK Officially Releases Her First Solo Album 'Ruby', Receives Full Support from Lisa and Rose

Jennie BLACKPINK has finally released her debut solo album titled Ruby on Friday, March 7, 2025. This album marks a new chapter in her career after leaving YG Entertainment and Interscope Records in 2023. Through her label, Odd Atelier, Jennie partnered with Columbia Records to distribute this album globally.

Ruby features 15 songs with various international collaborations, including with Dua Lipa, Childish Gambino, and Dominic Fike. The songs in this album explore pop, hip-hop, and R&B genres, highlighting themes of relationships, influences, and Jennie's successful journey in the music industry.

Lisa and Rose, her fellow group members in BLACKPINK, have shown their full support for this album release. Both shared messages of support through Instagram Stories, affirming their pride in Jennie's achievements as a solo artist.

1. Jennie BLACKPINK Releases First Solo Album Ruby

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Jennie BLACKPINK officially launched her first solo album titled Ruby on March 7, 2025. This album marks a new milestone in her career after leaving YG Entertainment and Interscope Records in 2023.

In this project, Jennie partnered with her own label, Odd Atelier, to collaborate with Columbia Records in distributing her album globally. This decision reflects her ambition to be more independent and have full control over her music.

2. Tracklist and Major Collaborations on the Ruby Album

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The album Ruby contains 15 songs that reflect Jennie's exploration of various genres such as pop, hip-hop, and R&B. The themes addressed in this album revolve around career journeys, relationships, and her influence as a global artist.

Several renowned musicians participated in this album, including Dua Lipa, Childish Gambino, Doechii, Dominic Fike, FKJ, and Kali Uchis. One of the most anticipated collaborations is the song Handlebars with Dua Lipa, which was released alongside the album.

3. Performance of the Ruby Album and Lead Single

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Before its official release, Ruby recorded over 450,000 pre-orders worldwide, showing great enthusiasm from her fans. This figure marks one of the biggest achievements for a K-pop artist's solo debut in recent years.

Several songs from this album have been previously released as singles, such as Mantra in 2023, which successfully entered the top five of the Billboard Global 200. In addition, Love Hangover, ExtraL, and Like Jennie also drew attention with their unique and experimental concepts.

4. Lisa and Rose BLACKPINK Give Full Support to Jennie

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Jennie's two groupmates in BLACKPINK, Lisa and Rose, showed their support for the album release through posts on Instagram. Lisa shared a post with a short yet meaningful message, "Congrats on your album @jennierubyjane. Love it sooo much".

Meanwhile, Rose wrote an emotional message on her Instagram Story, "So I've heard... Jennie's album is OUT NOW?!!! I know how hard she worked on it. I am so so proud and excited for you unnie :,) RUBY let's goooooooooo". The support from Lisa and Rose shows a strong solidarity among BLACKPINK members even as they begin to embark on their individual projects.

5. What Makes the Ruby Album Different?

As her debut solo album, Ruby has been praised for Jennie's boldness in experimenting with various musical elements. Critics highlight how Jennie successfully combines pop and hip-hop vibes with a distinctive R&B touch.