BLACKPINK’s Jennie Achieves Historic Milestone on Billboard Hot 100 with “Ruby”

In the recent Billboard rankings published on March 19, which cover the week ending March 22, Jennie has achieved remarkable success with her debut solo album, “Ruby”. The album has impressively debuted at No.7 on the Billboard 200 chart, while its title track “like JENNIE” secured the No.83 position on the Billboard Hot 100.

Moreover, Jennie’s impact on the Hot 100 extends beyond her title track, with two additional songs making their way onto the chart: “Handlebars” at No.80, and “ExtraL”, which made a re-entry at No.99. This marks a historic moment as Jennie becomes the first female K-pop solo artist to have three tracks listed simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100.

Overall, a total of five songs from “Ruby” —including “like JENNIE, ” “Mantra, ” “Love Hangover, ” “ExtraL, ” and “Handlebars” —have made it onto this prestigious chart. Notably, Jennie’s collaboration with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp titled “One of the Girls” adds to her accolades, giving her a total of six songs on the Billboard Hot 100, a new record for K-pop female solo artists.

In addition to her impressive Billboard rankings, the track “like JENNIE” reached No.3 on the Billboard ‘Global (Excluding U. S.)’ chart and No.5 on the Global 200 chart. This success is a testament to Jennie’s global appeal and influence in the music industry.

The success of “Ruby” also showcases Jennie’s commercial strength, as the album recorded an impressive 661, 130 first-week sales, marking the highest for a K-pop female solo artist this year. Additionally, it debuted at No.3 on the UK Official Albums Chart, representing the highest position achieved by a female K-pop solo artist in that market.

Jennie’s continual record-breaking performance not only solidifies her status as a solo artist but also sets new benchmarks for K-pop performers on the global stage. Her accomplishments reflect a significant evolution in the K-pop genre and highlight the rising influence of female solo artists within this competitive industry.

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