Jennie Kim has painted the town in bold, unstoppable streaks, from headlining BLACKPINK’s World of Dreams tour to dropping 'Ruby’s hypnotic 'Seoul City,' while transforming Chanel and Prada shows into personal stages. As 2025 ends, the music charts bow, crowning her the most-streamed female K-pop artist.

Jennie Kim earned the biggest streaming year for any female K-pop act in Spotify history, amassing 3.36 billion streams in 2025. This was only possible through her debut solo album, 'Ruby', released through Odd Atelier, which solidified her independent artistry while generating worldwide buzz for its experimental sound.

The 15-track 'Ruby' features high-profile collaborations, including Dua Lipa, Childish Gambino, Doechii, Kali Uchis, FKJ, and Dominic Fike. Pre-release singles 'Love Hangover' and 'Extra L' charted globally, while viral tracks like 'like JENNIE' and 'Seoul City' strengthened her reputation for musical innovation.

The 'Ruby Experience' tour brought her music to life in Los Angeles, New York, and Seoul, while Coachella 2025 and GMO Sonic 2025 witnessed her commanding presence on the world stage. Guest performances, choreography, and thematic visuals intertwined seamlessly with her musical narrative.

The K-pop singer’s album storms charts like a royal army, claiming every record as tribute to its queen.

How Jennie took over the 2025 record by record

In 2025, Jennie and her debut studio album, 'Ruby', broke several historic records for K-pop soloists across global charts, streaming platforms, and major award shows. This momentum established the foundation for unprecedented commercial and critical recognition throughout the year.

'Ruby' reached No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart, becoming the highest-charting album by a K-pop female soloist and tying the highest-ranking K-pop solo album overall. 'Ruby' sold 1 million units globally in its first week.

Jennie achieved over 3.203 billion streams on Spotify in 2025, setting a record for the most streams by a female K-pop act in a single year. The title track 'Like Jennie' spent 7 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Global 200.

Jennie was the first soloist to win Record of the Year (Daesang) at the Melon Music Awards. She received the Global Force Award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards, the first Korean soloist to do so. With so many accolades to her name this year, Jennie truly took over 2025.

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Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

Edited by

Aliza Siddiqui