Global superstar Jennie (JENNIE) has officially carved her name into music history. Her first full-length solo album, Ruby, has been ranked No. 29 on Rolling Stone’s prestigious “100 Best Albums of 2025” list — marking the highest placement for any K-pop artist this year.
The ranking, announced on December 3 (local time) via Rolling Stone’s official website, cements Jennie’s status as one of the most influential and genre-defining artists of her generation.
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In its review, Rolling Stone praised Jennie’s bold artistic choices and masterful execution:
“‘Ruby’ leans deeply into the ideas that dominated R&B-style pop in the 2000s and 2010s, while modernizing them in fascinating ways. Jennie demonstrates a remarkable ability to command the center of sweet pop R&B.”
The recognition highlights Jennie’s evolution from a top-performing idol to a visionary solo artist capable of defining global pop trends on her own terms.
Jennie’s achievements in 2025 extend far beyond Rolling Stone’s list. She has swept multiple global platforms — often as the only Korean solo artist featured.
Forbes Korea named her “Korean Idol of the Year 2025”, reflecting her unmatched influence both domestically and internationally.On Spotify Wrapped 2025, Ruby stood out as the only K-pop solo album included in the “Best Pop Albums of 2025” list.
Her hit title track “Like JENNIE” ranked No. 43 on the global “Most Streamed Songs of 2025”, the highest for any female K-pop artist this year.
On Apple Music’s “2025 Top 100: Global”, Jennie entered at No. 62, becoming the first K-pop soloist ever to chart in the year-end global rankings.
These feats underscore Jennie’s rare ability to captivate audiences across every major music platform—a true sign of global star power.
Jennie’s first full-length album Ruby contains 15 tracks spanning R&B, pop, and experimental genres, all tied together by her signature vocal color and confident artistic identity. As the primary producer of the album, Jennie infused the project with personal storytelling, musical versatility, and a refined sonic direction.
From the addictive title track “Like JENNIE” to the album’s genre-blending deep cuts, Ruby showcases the depth of her musical vision — and why critics and fans alike view the release as a landmark moment for K-pop solo artistry.
