Having already demonstrated her talent as a rapper and vocalist with features on tracks by G-Dragon, Lee Hi, and Seungri in 2013, Jennie Kim officially debuted as a member of BLACKPINK in August 2016, a South Korean girl group under YG Entertainment which quickly rose to global fame. In November 2018, Kim released her debut solo single, ‘Solo,’ achieving commercial success by topping both South Korea’s Circle Digital Chart and the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart. The accompanying music video for ‘Solo’ further marked a significant milestone, becoming the first by a Korean female soloist to surpass one billion views on YouTube. Building on her musical momentum, Kim ventured into acting in 2023 under the name Jennie Ruby Jane, making her debut in the HBO television series ‘The Idol.’ That same year, in November 2023, she founded her independent record label, Odd Atelier, signaling a pivotal career development and a new chapter in her artistic control.
Further solidifying her independent career path, Kim signed with Columbia Records in partnership with Odd Atelier in September 2024, expanding her global music reach. Her highly anticipated debut studio album, ‘Ruby,’ released in March 2025, achieved immense commercial success, selling one million copies globally within its first week. The album also secured high rankings on international charts, including the prestigious UK Albums Chart. ‘Ruby’ featured successful singles such as ‘Mantra’ and ‘Like Jennie,’ with ‘Mantra’ notably breaking records on the UK Singles Chart for a Korean female soloist.
In recognition of her profound artistic influence and groundbreaking achievements, Jennie Kim was honored with the distinguished Global Force Award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards, cementing her status as a leading figure and trailblazer in the global music industry.