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JENNIE Unleashes Her First Full-Length Solo Album ‘Ruby’ with a Powerful Artistic Vision

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JENNIE has officially released her highly anticipated first full-length solo album, Ruby. The album became available on various music streaming platforms at midnight (Korean time) on the 7th, marking a significant milestone in her career as a solo artist.

Packed with 15 tracks spanning multiple genres, Ruby showcases JENNIE’s artistic depth and evolution, with the title track like JENNIE leading the way. The album, which she personally produced, is a testament to her identity, musical ingenuity, and limitless creative potential.

Speaking about Ruby, JENNIE expressed her excitement and the deep meaning behind the project. “This album is incredibly special to me as it tells my personal story as a solo artist through my own voice and perspective,” she shared. “It draws inspiration from Shakespeare’s As You Like It, and explores themes of birth, love, faith, and culmination. Opening the theater curtain symbolizes a new beginning in my musical journey. The process of working on this album was invaluable—it allowed me to grow as an artist and truly discover my own voice.”

The album features an impressive lineup of songs, including Intro: JANE with FKJ, like JENNIE, start a war, Handlebars (feat. Dua Lipa), with the IE (way up), ExtraL (feat. Doechii), Mantra, Love Hangover (feat. Dominic Fike), ZEN, Damn Right (feat. Childish Gambino, Kali Uchis), FTS, Filter, Seoul City, Starlight, and twin. Each track contributes to the album’s rich and dynamic sound, allowing listeners to experience JENNIE’s distinct musical identity.

One of the most exciting aspects of Ruby is the star-studded collaborations with global artists, including Childish Gambino, Doechii, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, FKJ, and Kali Uchis. These partnerships have generated significant buzz among music fans worldwide, further amplifying the album’s global appeal.

In addition to the digital release, the physical album includes a unique ‘JENNIE Only Audio’ version. This edition excludes featured artists, offering fans a special version where JENNIE’s vocals take center stage. This exclusive release serves as a heartfelt gift for her dedicated supporters.

To celebrate the album’s launch, the music video for like JENNIE premiered at 2 PM on the 7th. Additionally, a pop-up event titled Rubify is being held at the Hyundai Card Music Library Vinyl & Plastic in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, running until the 13th. The event offers fans an immersive experience into JENNIE’s first full-length solo album, making the release even more memorable.

With Ruby, JENNIE embarks on a new chapter in her career, cementing her position as a powerhouse solo artist with a bold and personal musical vision.