JENNIE and Ruby have gained widespread acclaim, with the solo album achieving strong sales and topping multiple charts. Ruby set the highest first-week sales record for a K-pop female soloist’s full-length album and performed well globally. Fans are celebrating its success, expecting it to surpass three million sales while JENNIE’s songs continue to chart worldwide.
The Solo Album Ruby by JENNIE Achieves Strong Sales
JENNIE, a member of BLACKPINK and a solo artist, has received praise for the quality of her first solo album, Ruby. Alongside critical acclaim, the album has also achieved impressive sales. According to Hanteo Chart, Ruby, released on the 7th, sold 661,130 copies in its first week. This marks the highest first-week sales for a female K-pop solo artist this year.
JENNIE’s sales rank third among all female K-pop soloists. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo holds the top position with ME (2023), which sold 1.17 million copies, while Lisa’s LALISA (2021) follows with 736,000 copies. However, both ME and LALISA are two-track singles, and their sales benefited from the post-pandemic surge in physical album purchases. Among all full-length albums by female K-pop soloists, Ruby now holds the highest first-week sales record.
Ruby’s Chart Success in the U.S. and Europe
Beyond album sales, Ruby has achieved remarkable success on global music charts. JENNIE reached 9th place on Apple Music’s ‘Top Albums’ chart in the U.S., the highest ranking for a K-pop solo artist. In Europe, she secured 2nd place, marking the best performance by a female K-pop soloist on the platform.
The album’s title track, Like JENNIE, continues to rise on domestic and international charts. As of 11 AM on the 14th, it ranked 6th on Melon’s ‘Top 100’ and maintained high positions across major Korean streaming platforms. On Spotify’s ‘Daily Top Songs Global’ chart, the song debuted at 12th place and quickly climbed to 7th.
B-Sides Gaining Popularity Worldwide
Not just the title track, but other songs from Ruby are also receiving love. Tracks such as Handlebars (feat. Dua Lipa), ExtraL (feat. Doechii), and Love Hangover (feat. Dominic Fike) have gained strong listener support.
On March 14, Ruby debuted at 3rd place on the UK Official Albums Chart ‘Top 100’, setting a record for the highest-charting album by a female K-pop solo artist. JENNIE also placed three tracks on the Official Singles Chart ‘Top 100’. Like JENNIE debuted at 36th, Handlebars entered at 41st, and ExtraL rose to 66th in its third consecutive week on the chart.
The Ruby Experience of JENNIE and Fan Reactions
To celebrate Ruby’s release, JENNIE will hold ‘The Ruby Experience’ showcase at Inspire Arena in Incheon on March 15. Fans eagerly anticipate this event, as her album continues to gain momentum.
On Korean community site MLBPARK, many fans are celebrating JENNIE’s solo success. Some predicted Ruby’s success upon first listen, while others noted that JENNIE’s influence extends beyond first-week sales, emphasizing long-term performance. Some even predict the album could sell three million copies within the year. Fans also pointed to JENNIE’s strong presence on Spotify’s ‘Global Weekly Top Songs’ chart, where she has eight songs listed. Notably, Like JENNIE ranked 10th, Handlebars 26th, and ExtraL 29th, reinforcing high expectations for her continued success.
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