Jennie Makes History: First Korean Soloist Wins Billboard Global Force Award, 'Handlebars' Hits 100M Streams
May 25, 2025
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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SoapCentral • May 25, 2025
Netizens react as BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Dua Lipa’s ‘Handlebars’ exceeds 100 million streams on Spotify