At the forthcoming 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards, K-pop sensations aespa and Jennie of BLACKPINK have been feted for their profound impact on the music landscape, receiving prestigious accolades that underscore their influence. Billboard revealed on Tuesday that aespa, the quartet girl band, will be bestowed with the Group of the Year honor at the glittering ceremony scheduled for March 29 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
Billboard extolled aespa's remarkable achievements in 2024, emphasizing their expansive global tour in support of their debut studio album, "Armageddon," released in May. This was further augmented by a mesmerizing collaboration with Grimes on a captivating remix of their smash hit "Supernova."
Jennie, the enigmatic member of the iconic K-pop group BLACKPINK, will also be honored with the Global Force award, reserved for individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the music industry. Billboard applauded her musical odyssey, stating, "As a cornerstone of BLACKPINK, Jennie has dominated charts and stages worldwide. Now, as she prepares to unveil her highly anticipated solo debut album, 'Ruby,' on March 7, she has already tasted immense success with singles such as 'Love Hangover,' setting the stage for even greater heights."
The Billboard Women in Music Awards have consistently showcased emerging artists, creators, producers, and executives annually, celebrating their invaluable contributions to the industry and their communities. In the past, JYP's formidable girl group TWICE was recognized in 2023, while NewJeans—now embarking on new ventures under the moniker NJZ, free from their original agency—also garnered acclaim in 2024.
