BLACKPINK’s Jennie Makes History on the UK Charts with Solo Album ‘Ruby’

BLACKPINK ’s Jennie has set a new milestone in her solo career, making waves on the United Kingdom’s Official Albums Chart.

On March 14 (local time), the UK’s Official Charts—often compared to Billboard’s U.S. charts—revealed that Jennie’s first full-length solo album, Ruby, debuted at No. 3 on the Official Albums Chart. This achievement makes her the first female Korean soloist ever to break into the chart’s top three.

Not stopping there, Jennie has matched BTS’s Jungkook’s record for the highest position reached by a Korean solo artist on this prestigious chart. It’s a testament to her growing global influence and the immense support from fans worldwide.

Her success doesn’t end with the album—Jennie has also conquered the Official Singles Chart with not just one, but three tracks! Her title track, like JENNIE, debuted at No. 36, while Handlebars, a B-side collaboration with Dua Lipa, entered at No. 41. Meanwhile, her pre-release single, ExtraL featuring Doechii, continued to gain momentum, climbing to No. 66 in its third week on the chart.

This historic moment solidifies Jennie’s status as a powerhouse solo artist, proving that she’s not just a member of BLACKPINK but a force to be reckoned with in the global music scene. With Ruby making such a strong impact, fans can only anticipate even greater achievements ahead!

More About Jennie
Jennie Kim, known simply as Jennie, is renowned as a South Korean singer, rapper, and actress. Born and raised in South Korea, Jennie spent five formative years studying in New Zealand before returning home in 2010. She gained fame as a member of BLACKPINK , the hugely popular girl group under YG Entertainment, which debuted in 2016.

In addition to her group's success, Jennie has made waves as a solo artist. Her debut single "Solo" in 2018 topped charts in South Korea and the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart, with its music video becoming the first by a female K-pop soloist to surpass one billion views on YouTube. Her subsequent releases, including "You & Me" and "One of the Girls", have further solidified her status as a global pop icon.

Beyond music, Jennie is celebrated for her fashion sense and has been affectionately dubbed the "Human Chanel". She is a prominent figure on social media, holding the record for the fastest YouTube channel to reach one million subscribers among Korean personalities.


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