JENNIE released her first full solo album, Ruby, featuring the title track like JENNIE with a bold music video. The album includes collaborations with global artists and reflects her personal journey, inspired by Shakespeare’s As You Like It. JENNIE described the project as a transformative experience, symbolizing a new chapter in her music career.
JENNIE Solo Album Ruby Released Worldwide
On March 7, JENNIE’s highly anticipated first solo album, Ruby, was officially released. At 2 PM, her official social media channels premiered the music video for the title track, like JENNIE. The video opens with JENNIE in a red spacesuit, followed by a striking scene where she swallows a J-shaped object, changing her eye color. She then transforms into a confident, stylish figure and delivers a powerful dance performance.
Ruby Music Video Highlights The Unique Style of JENNIE
JENNIE fully embraces her artistic vision in the like JENNIE music video. From bold styling to elaborate choreography, every detail enhances her individuality. The large-scale performance with a mega crew captivates viewers, making the video visually dynamic. In the final scene, she reappears in the red spacesuit, surrounded by flames. After the fire fades, she transforms into a capybara, adding an unexpected, playful element.
JENNIE Explores Artistry and Personal Growth in Ruby
JENNIE emphasized that Ruby represents her voice and perspective as a solo artist. She explained, “I drew inspiration from Shakespeare’s As You Like It and explored themes of birth, love, faith, and reaching the top. Opening the theater curtain symbolizes the beginning of a new chapter in my musical journey.” The famous line, “All the world’s a stage,” reflects her vision, which could be reinterpreted as “The whole world is JENNIE’s stage.” She previously hinted at this theme by releasing teaser images of herself in a spacesuit. She added, “This album was a precious journey of artistic growth and finding my true voice.”
Ruby Features Star-Studded Collaborations
The album Ruby showcases JENNIE’s versatility, featuring 15 tracks across multiple genres. She actively participated in writing and composing like JENNIE, a song emphasizing confidence and individuality. The album includes collaborations with renowned artists such as Doechii (ExtraL), Dominic Fike (Love Hangover), Childish Gambino, Dua Lipa, FKJ, and Kali Uchis. These collaborations enrich the album’s musical diversity and global appeal.
Fan Reactions and Physical Album Exclusive
The physical release includes a JENNIE Only Audio edition, featuring solo performances without featured artists. Fans on Korean community MLBPARK praised like JENNIE for its intensity despite its short length. Dua Lipa’s collaboration, Handlebars, also received positive feedback, with many believing it had stronger mainstream appeal. Some fans expressed disappointment that it was not a title track, suggesting it should be promoted as a double title overseas. The song’s ranking on Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits—#2 for Handlebars and #19 for like JENNIE—supported their argument.

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Jennie fans must be so proud. Everything about this song – vocals, lyrics, MV, choreo, styling – is perfect. Got chills watching it all. Jennie, I’m seeing you in a whole new light. You’re the best!