Jennie Makes History with ‘Ruby’ Album and ‘Seoul City’ Music Video

Jennie’s Monumental Solo Journey with ‘Ruby’

Jennie, the global K-pop sensation, has taken the world by storm with her first full-length solo album ‘Ruby’. Today (26th), Jennie released the music video for ‘Seoul City’ through her official YouTube channel and social media platforms, adding another gem to her groundbreaking promotional lineup.

A Dreamlike Ode to Seoul

The ‘Seoul City’ music video captures Jennie’s mesmerizing presence across various iconic locations in Seoul. The video’s ethereal atmosphere perfectly complements the track’s heartfelt lyrics, which celebrate Seoul’s magical allure. Jennie herself participated in writing and composing ‘Seoul City,’ crafting a personal love song dedicated to her cherished hometown.

Rewriting K-pop History

Jennie’s promotion for ‘Ruby’ has been nothing short of revolutionary. Out of the album’s 15 tracks, she has unveiled music videos for seven songs—an unprecedented move in K-pop solo promotions. Additionally, ‘Ruby’ recorded the highest first-week sales for any female soloist in K-pop history, selling an impressive 661,130 copies. Jennie also made a remarkable debut on the UK Official Albums Chart at No. 3, setting a new record for K-pop female soloists.

A Triple Hit on Billboard’s Hot 100

Jennie continued her historic journey by charting three songs simultaneously on Billboard’s prestigious Hot 100 chart (March 22nd issue). Her title track ‘like JENNIE,’ along with featured collaborations ‘Handlebars (feat. Dua Lipa)’ and ‘ExtraL (feat. Doechii),’ solidified her status as the first K-pop female solo artist to achieve this feat.

With ‘Ruby,’ Jennie has not only showcased her artistic depth but also set new milestones, reinforcing her position as a global icon transcending K-pop boundaries.