Jennie - Ruby (2025)
Ruby is a confident and ambitious solo debut that establishes Jennie as a fully realized pop artist outside the group framework. The album moves fluidly across pop, R&B, hip-hop, and electronic textures, anchored by polished production and a clear sense of control. Rather than relying on a single sonic lane, the record builds momentum through variety and scale.
The strength of the album lies in execution. Tracks are sharply produced, and the sequencing maintains forward motion, allowing different moods and collaborators to coexist without fragmenting the listening experience. The emphasis remains on performance and atmosphere, with sound design often carrying more weight than lyrical depth.
While Ruby doesn’t frame itself as a deeply personal or concept-driven statement, it succeeds through consistency and ambition. The album holds together as a cohesive pop project, delivering range and presence with enough substance to reward full listens rather than isolated tracks.
Genre: Contemporary R&B
Country: South Korea
Final Verdict: 63% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 521th / 904
Highlight: with the IE (way up)
Made me think of:
Tinashe
Normani
Dua Lipa
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