BLACKPINK's Jennie is ready to make a big splash with her debut solo full-length album, Ruby!

On January 22, it was confirmed that Jennie’s long-awaited album, Ruby, will be released on March 7. This highly anticipated album will feature 15 tracks in various genres, including the popular single Mantra, which dropped in October 2024. The album is set to showcase Jennie's impressive musical range and versatility.

What makes Ruby even more exciting? Jennie has teamed up with some of the biggest global artists for incredible collaborations. Fans can look forward to tracks featuring Childish Gambino, Doechii, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, FKJ, and Kali Uchis. With such a star-studded lineup, Ruby is set to surprise and captivate listeners around the world.

Following the release of Mantra, Jennie made waves, topping the iTunes 'Top Songs' chart in 47 countries, including the U.S., Brazil, Singapore, the Philippines, and Mexico. She also made history by securing spots on the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks. Last year, Jennie made history as the first female K-pop solo artist to top the U.S. iTunes 'Top Songs' chart with Mantra, creating a massive global sensation.

As Jennie’s comeback approaches, excitement is building among fans worldwide, eager to see how she will continue to redefine her musical style with Ruby.

And if that wasn’t enough, Jennie will also be performing at the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California, scheduled for April 13 and 20. Fans are in for an unforgettable year of music from this powerhouse artist.

Source (1)

ADOR is fighting to keep its hold on NewJeans (NJZ) and has revealed in court that the group’s success wasn’t just about talent—it was backed by massive financial support from HYBE.

On March 7, the Seoul Central District Court held a hearing on ADOR’s injunction request to keep managing NewJeans and prevent the members from signing their own advertising deals.

ADOR argued, “NewJeans is one of Korea's top girl groups, and while their talent and hard work are key, that alone doesn’t explain their rapid rise. From their trainee days, our entire team—over 50 staff members, including stylists, choreographers, and directors—dedicated themselves to their success.”

The company then dropped a major revelation, saying, “HYBE invested 21 billion KRW ($15.7 million) in ADOR in two phases. This level of funding for a single group is unheard of. Thanks to this, we built a special fan platform just for NewJeans and spent 10 billion KRW on their debut and marketing alone.”

But that’s not all—ADOR also pointed out that NewJeans heavily benefited from HYBE’s connections, saying, “Before their debut, they were featured in BTS’ music videos and promoted their songs with HYBE artists through challenge videos. They were introduced as ‘BTS’ little sister group’ and marketed as the next BTS—even surpassing BTS.”

This legal battle is far from over. NewJeans made headlines last November when they held a surprise press conference, declaring, “Our exclusive contract with ADOR is over,” and announced their new group name, NJZ. They’re even set to perform at ComplexCon in Hong Kong on March 23, hinting at their future without ADOR.

However, ADOR insists that NewJeans is still under contract until July 31, 2029, and has taken legal action to prevent them from leaving. With both sides standing firm, fans are eagerly watching to see how this high-stakes fight will unfold.

Source (1)