BLACKPINK's Jennie is ready to make a big splash with her debut solo full-length album, Ruby!

On January 22, it was confirmed that Jennie’s long-awaited album, Ruby, will be released on March 7. This highly anticipated album will feature 15 tracks in various genres, including the popular single Mantra, which dropped in October 2024. The album is set to showcase Jennie's impressive musical range and versatility.

What makes Ruby even more exciting? Jennie has teamed up with some of the biggest global artists for incredible collaborations. Fans can look forward to tracks featuring Childish Gambino, Doechii, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, FKJ, and Kali Uchis. With such a star-studded lineup, Ruby is set to surprise and captivate listeners around the world.

Following the release of Mantra, Jennie made waves, topping the iTunes 'Top Songs' chart in 47 countries, including the U.S., Brazil, Singapore, the Philippines, and Mexico. She also made history by securing spots on the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks. Last year, Jennie made history as the first female K-pop solo artist to top the U.S. iTunes 'Top Songs' chart with Mantra, creating a massive global sensation.

As Jennie’s comeback approaches, excitement is building among fans worldwide, eager to see how she will continue to redefine her musical style with Ruby.

And if that wasn’t enough, Jennie will also be performing at the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California, scheduled for April 13 and 20. Fans are in for an unforgettable year of music from this powerhouse artist.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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