BLACKPINK’s Jennie Debuts at No. 7 on Billboard 200 with ‘Ruby’

Jennie, a member of the globally renowned K-pop group BLACKPINK, has made an impressive debut on the Billboard 200 chart with her solo album ‘Ruby.’ The album debuted at number 7, marking a significant milestone for Jennie as a solo artist. In its first week, ‘Ruby’ sold around 56,000 copies, with 26,500 of those in traditional album sales. This strong performance also propelled Jennie to the top of the Billboard Top Album Sales chart.

With this achievement, Jennie ties for the second-highest position among K-pop female solo artists. She joins her BLACKPINK teammate Lisa, who also debuted at number 7 with her album ‘Alter Ego.’ Another BLACKPINK member, Rosé, previously reached an impressive number 3 with her solo project ‘R.’ This collective success highlights BLACKPINK’s groundbreaking status as the first K-pop girl group to have three members achieve solo projects in the Billboard 200 Top 10.

In addition to Jennie’s success, Nayeon from TWICE has also made waves, reaching number 7 with her solo mini-albums. Notably, Jennie previously made history with BLACKPINK when their album ‘BORN PINK’ hit number 1 on the Billboard 200 in September 2022.

‘Ruby’ has not only made an impact in the U.S. but also debuted at number 3 on the UK Official Albums Chart. This achievement ties with Jungkook’s solo album ‘Golden’ for the highest position among K-pop solo artists. Currently, Lady Gaga’s album ‘MAYHEM’ holds the number 1 spot on the Billboard 200, marking her seventh time achieving this coveted position.

As Jennie continues to advance in her solo career, her fans eagerly await her next moves. The impact of her debut goes beyond mere chart rankings; it inspires many within the K-pop industry. Jennie’s journey exemplifies the growing influence of K-pop on global music. Fans are excited about her future projects and potential collaborations. With her undeniable talent and dedication, Jennie’s next steps are highly anticipated.

This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.