Global pop megastar Jennie has achieved a milestone with her debut studio album, "Ruby," amassing an impressive 450,000 pre-orders worldwide ahead of its highly anticipated March 7 release, Columbia Records revealed on Tuesday. This 15-track masterpiece, a collaborative effort between her label Oddatelier and Columbia Records, marks the 29-year-old artist's most expansive and ambitious work to date.
"Ruby" boasts an enviable lineup of collaborations, featuring the talents of Childish Gambino, Doechii, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, and Kali Uchis. Jennie, who shot to international fame as a member of the K-Pop phenomenon Blackpink, broke new ground for the quartet by releasing her solo debut single "Solo" in 2018.
In anticipation of "Ruby," Jennie has unveiled three singles, each showcasing a distinct facet of her versatility and artistry. From the fun and upbeat pop vibes of "Mantra" and "You and Me" in 2023 and 2024 respectively, to the captivating collaboration "Love Hangover" featuring Dominic Fike in January 2025, and the recent release "ExtraL" with Grammy-winning rapper Doechii in February, each track has whetted fans' appetites for more. Rumors suggest that "Like Jennie," the album's second track, could be next in line as a standalone single.
To further celebrate the album's release, Jennie will embark on a series of intimate concerts dubbed "The Ruby Experience." Kicking off with two nights at L.A.'s Peacock Theater on March 6, she will then traverse to New York's Radio City Music Hall and Seoul's Inspire Arena, treating fans to an unforgettable musical journey.
Jennie, known for her hit "Like Jennie," will also grace the stage at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, marking her third appearance at the festival. Having previously headlined Coachella with Blackpink in 2023 and made their debut at the festival in 2019, the Korean girl group became the first K-Pop act to hold such a prestigious position.
Separately, Blackpink has announced an exhilarating 10-city world tour, with stops in cities like L.A., Chicago, and Paris. While the four members have continued to thrive as a group, they have also embarked on successful solo careers. In December 2023, Blackpink renewed their exclusive contracts with YG Entertainment for group activities, but subsequently, each member decided to pursue solo endeavors with different U.S. labels: Rosé with Atlantic Records, Jisoo with Warner Records, and Lisa with RCA Records (in partnership with her own company LLOUD), following Jennie's footsteps with her Oddatelier-Columbia Records partnership.
For pre-order details of "Ruby" and ticketing information for "The Ruby Experience," fans are encouraged to visit Jennie's official website.
