Jennie Makes History: First Korean Soloist Wins Billboard Global Force Award, 'Handlebars' Hits 100M Streams

May 25, 2025
Jennie Makes History: First Korean Soloist Wins Billboard Global Force Award, 'Handlebars' Hits 100M Streams
  • Jennie showcased her solo work at the 2025 Coachella festival, performing multiple tracks from 'Ruby' and receiving acclaim for her performance.

  • To promote her album, she has been on a concert series titled 'The Ruby Experience,' visiting major cities such as Seoul, New York, and Los Angeles.

  • In addition to her music, Jennie was featured in the May and June issue of Harper's Bazaar Germany, highlighting her influence in the fashion and entertainment industry.

  • Looking ahead, Jennie is set to reunite with BLACKPINK for the upcoming BLACKPINK DEADLINE World Tour, much to the excitement of fans.

  • Jennie recently made history by becoming the first Korean soloist to receive the Global Force Award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards.

  • On May 24, 2025, her song 'Handlebars,' featuring Dua Lipa, surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, marking Jennie's ninth song to achieve this milestone.

  • This achievement also makes 'Handlebars' the fifth track from her debut album 'Ruby' to reach this landmark, setting a record for the most songs from any female K-pop soloist's album.

  • Released on March 7, 2025, 'Handlebars' is the third track from 'Ruby,' which features a total of 15 tracks, including collaborations with artists like FKJ and Childish Gambino.

  • Comments from fans reflect their enjoyment of the 'Ruby' album and their encouragement for continued streaming of Jennie's music.

  • In a recent interview, Jennie mentioned her long-standing friendship with Dua Lipa, describing their collaboration as a 'great time'.

  • As of the latest updates, the music video for 'Handlebars' has garnered approximately 25 million views on YouTube, with numbers continuing to rise.

  • Fans have taken to social media to celebrate Jennie's achievements during her 'Ruby' era, expressing pride and highlighting their favorite tracks, particularly praising 'Handlebars' as the best.

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