Jennie Leads 2025 Blackpink Solo Race with ‘Ruby’: Highest First-Week Sales among female solo artists’ album released in 2025
Record-Breaking First-Week Sales for 2025
BLACKPINK’s Jennie has set a new benchmark in the K-pop industry for 2025 with her debut solo full-length album ‘Ruby’. Released on March 7, 2025, the album sold an impressive 661,130 copies in its first week, according to Hanteo Chart. This achievement marks the highest first-week sales for a female K-pop solo artist so far this year, outperforming other solo releases in 2025.
International Chart Success
‘Ruby’ has made significant waves on international charts. Jennie became the first K-pop solo artist to reach No. 9 on the U.S. Apple Music ‘Top Albums’ chart this year, the highest ranking for any K-pop soloist in 2025. On the European Apple Music ‘Top Albums’ chart, she peaked at No. 2, setting another record for female K-pop solo artists in the current year.
Title Track and B-Sides Performance
The title track ‘like JENNIE’ continues to climb both domestic and international charts. It maintains top positions on major Korean music streaming sites and has risen to No. 7 on Spotify’s ‘Daily Top Songs Global’ chart after debuting at No. 12. Other tracks from the album, including ‘Handlebars (feat. Dua Lipa)’, ‘ExtraL (feat. Doechii)’, and ‘Love Hangover (feat. Dominic Fike)’, are also receiving widespread acclaim and dominating charts.
Upcoming Celebration Event
To celebrate the album’s release, Jennie is set to hold ‘The Ruby Experience’ show at Inspire Arena on March 14, 2025. This event will provide fans with an opportunity to experience Jennie’s solo artistry live.
Jennie’s success with ‘Ruby’ not only cements her status as a formidable solo artist but also puts her at the forefront of K-pop female solo releases in 2025. As she continues to break records and set new standards, all eyes are on Jennie’s next moves in the music industry.
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