BLACKPINK’s Jennie made a defining moment in her solo career by breaking the record for most album units sold in the first week this year by a K-pop female soloist. Her debut studio album, Ruby, impacted South Korea and beyond and has now solidified her position as a global music icon.
Record-Setting Sales of Album
As per the report by OA Entertainment, the agency of Jennie, her album Ruby sold about 660,000 copies in the first week after its release on March 7. The data released by Hanteo Chart marks the highest sales record of debut albums for a female K-pop soloist in 2024.
Why Are First-Week Sales An Important Thing to Consider in K-Pop?
Album sales for the first week should fairly indicate the popularity of an act and how they engage their fans. Strong numbers imply that Jennie has an enormous global fanbase and high expectations for her solo work.
Global Chart Success
Jennie’s fame does not belong just to the South Korean region. The album Ruby entered the international charts in:
- US Apple Music Album Chart #9
- European Apple Music Album Chart #2
Furthermore, the lead single of the album, Like JENNIE, has also reached a tremendous position at Global #7 on Spotify’s Daily Top Song chart, which speaks volumes on her global accessibility.
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Jennie: Influential Personality in Music
This remarkable feat only goes to show the colossal star power that Jennie possesses and her over-the-top status in the world music arena. The ability to enchant the world is the hard evidence of why she is still among the most revered K-pop artists even now. After setting records with Ruby, fans are now holding their breath in anticipation of what she will do next.
