Jennie of BLACKPINK won the Global Force Award at Billboard Women in Music 2025, recognizing her global influence as a solo artist. She achieved success with her singles “Mantra” and “Love Hangover”, both charting on Billboard Hot 100. Discussions have emerged about Buddhist themes in her music, especially in the “ZEN” music video.
Jennie Wins Global Force Award at Billboard Women in Music
Jennie of BLACKPINK has won an award at the Billboard Women in Music 2025. On February 12 (local time), Billboard announced the winners, confirming that will receive the Global Force Award. Billboard praised Jennie for her explosive global influence since starting her solo career.
Billboard Women in Music Honors Influential Female Artists
The Billboard Women in Music ceremony honors top female artists, creators, producers, and executives who have made a significant impact on the music industry. Jennie joins a lineup of global artists, including Ángela Aguilar, Erykah Badu, GloRilla, Megan Moroney, Meghan Trainor, and Tyla.
The Solo Success of Jennie Shines on Billboard Charts
Jennie proved her success as a solo artist with her October single “Mantra”, which entered the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks. Her latest single, “Love Hangover (feat. Dominic Fike)”, reached No. 96 on the same chart, setting a new personal record.
Jennie Prepares for Comeback with Billboard Recognition
Jennie will release her first solo studio album, “Ruby,” on March 7. Ahead of the album, she has pre-released the “ZEN” music video and the “Love Hangover” single, building excitement for her comeback.
Buddhist Themes in Jennie’s Music Spark Discussion
Jennie’s new album has sparked discussions on MLBPARK, a Korean online community. Some claim that “Mantra” and “ZEN” are inspired by Buddhist philosophy, as both terms hold significant meanings in Buddhism. The “ZEN” music video includes Buddhist symbols like “releasing the attachments” and a lotus flower. A Korean Buddhist broadcasting station even featured a monk explaining these elements, leading to further discussions on MLBPARK.
Billboard Women in Music 2025 Event Details
The Billboard Women in Music 2025 ceremony will take place on March 29 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. Fans are eager to see Jennie honored for her influence in the music industry.
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