Just when you think that the BLACKPINK era might be fading after leaving its founding agency, the members have successfully proved otherwise. 2025 will soon be another grand celebration for BLINKs. Why? Because BLACKPINK Jennie Kim will make a grand comeback in 2025 with a highly-anticipated solo album, “RUBY.” Now that you have probably seen the teaser, you should know that there are exciting facts and details you might not have expected, and we’re here to tell you everything!
All the Things We Did NOT Expect from BLACKPINK Jennie “RUBY” Comeback Album 2025
After Jisoo’s taking over February 2025 with her double returns, BLACKPINK rapper-vocalist Jennie Kim followed her footsteps with another surprise comeback with a solo album, “RUBY,” released on March 18, 2025. As the BLACKPINK fashion icons released the exciting teaser on January 22, things are taking to an unexpected twist you might not realize.
Therefore, let’s dive into all the facts you should know about the grand 2025 comeback of BLACKPINK Jennie Kim and her upcoming solo album, “RUBY.”
“RUBY”: Behind the Name of BLACKPINK Jennie Solo Album Comeback 2025
First of all, you might realize that the album name of BLACKPINK Jennie solo album comeback in 2025, “RUBY” might just come from Jennie’s English/actress name, Jennie Ruby Jane. While this might be true, there is an interesting story happening way before the name emerged as Jennie’s new album title.
Previously, Jennie was under controversy due to this same name. At the time, she was preparing for her previous single, “Mantra,” when her company released a website using the name RUBIES.
Fans were quick to assume that this name would be Jennie’s official solo fandom name. However, since the name has been used as an official fandom name for another Kpop artist for a long time, Jennie had to face a massive backlash for allegedly using the same name as hers.
🔗 https://t.co/K1eU3EKo1j#JENNIE #Rubies pic.twitter.com/hwEwZKsXYo
— OA (@oddatelier) September 18, 2024
Little did they know that since “RUBY” is basically Jennie’s middle name, she had planned on using this name as her very FIRST studio album for a long time.
Not only that, but if you are an avid fan of Jennie’s, you might have realized that Jennie had been incorporating this ruby red color in all of her solo releases: “SOLO,” “You & Me,” “Mantra,” and “RUBY.”
15 Total Tracks in Jennie’s FIRST Studio Album, “RUBY”
Secondly, it is totally unexpected that the first studio album comeback of BLACKPINK Jennie Kim in 2025, “RUBY,” will actually feature 15 (FIFTEEN) tracks. Why? Because this is way far more than she had ever released as a member of BLACKPINK with YG Entertainment.
As one of the biggest Kpop powerhouses, BLACKPINK had approximately 32 total songs during all the seven years they were active with YG Entertainment. These songs include 12 actual singles, 4 promotional singles, 5 single albums, 4 live albums, 1 compilation album, 3 extended plays, and only TWO studio albums. In the world of music, this is far below the average range of music released by prominent artists as BLACKPINK’s caliber.
Yet, immediately after BLACKPINK Jennie left YG Entertainment, she managed to release her first studio album, “RUBY,” in her upcoming March 2025 comeback with the company she founded, OA, containing 15 tracks, including “Mantra.” This is almost half the total songs BLACKPINK had ever released with YG Entertainment, and Jennie successfully did it on her own.
BLACKPINK’s solo debut studio album:
— sy! (@pinksblade) January 22, 2025
ROSIE (ROSÉ): 12 songs
ALTER EGO (LISA): 12 songs
RUBY (JENNIE): 15 songs
total: 39
BLACKPINK’s 8 year career under YG: 32 songs
pic.twitter.com/gAMq4eV3ad
Brilliant Collabs with World-Class Artists
Not only that but what makes it even more incredible is the fact that these 15 songs in BLACKPINK Jennie 2025 comeback album, “RUBY,” will also feature brilliant collaborations with world-class artists.
In the first teaser, Jennie revealed that she would be collaborating with prominent names in the global music industry, including Childish Gambino, FKJ, Doechii, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, and Kali Uchis. And it is truly impressive that she managed to do it alone with her own company—something that she was not able to accomplish when she was with YG Entertainment.
Solo Performer for Coachella 2025
Ultimately, as if all the above surprises were not enough, Jennie also revealed that she would be performing as a solo artist for the upcoming Coachella Music Festivals on Sundays, April 13 and 20, 2025, local time.
With this, she will possibly become the first BLACKPINK member to perform at the Coachella festival as an individual solo artist.
Music Make You Lose Control 🎵 Register now for access to passes at https://t.co/qujCsdlTip. Presale begins Friday, 11/22 at 11am PT pic.twitter.com/RwwNDt0jwp
— Coachella (@coachella) November 20, 2024
MORE Empowering Message from Jennie Kim
Last but definitely not least, you will see more empowering messages from BLACKPINK Jennie in her new comeback album 2025.
Her previous successful release, “Mantra,” was all about empowering women. She created a new definition of what pretty girls actually mean with a series of positive affirmations—a mantra that will forever be embedded in our minds.
Today, with her 2025 solo comeback album “RUBY,” BLACKPINK Jennie once again delivers an inspiring message even from the first teaser. With this message, it seems that BLACKPINK Jennie is planning to continue her mission of empowering all of her fans worldwide.
“Money cannot buy, no, real friends”
BLACKPINK Jennie in “RUBY”
Finally, what do you think about all these unexpected facts in the 2025 comeback album of BLACKPINK Jennie, “RUBY”? If you found more intriguing details, please share them in the comments.
In the meantime, here’s the first teaser of Jennie’s first studio album, “RUBY.”
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