The group BLACKPINK member Jennie's "Ruby" has swept various global music charts, but she cannot just smile due to controversy over the level of exposure. This is because the exposure is garnering more attention than the chart topping.
Released on the 7th at 12 a.m. (Korean time) through various music streaming sites, Jennie's first solo studio album "Ruby" topped the real-time charts on major domestic music sites like Bugs and the iTunes "Top Albums" charts in 21 countries/regions including the Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore. Jennie, as a member of BLACKPINK, also achieved good results as a solo artist.
"Ruby" also reached the top of the daily digital bestseller charts on China's QQ Music and Kugou Music, and every track including the title song "like JENNIE" is gaining popularity by ranking high on global music charts.
The music video for "like JENNIE" claimed the top spot on YouTube's trending videos within just five hours of release and also ranked first on YouTube trending worldwide and YouTube music video trending worldwide, demonstrating Jennie's high global popularity and influence.
"Ruby," which showcases Jennie's musical talents and charm in various ways, illustrates her potential as a solo artist through songs and concepts across multiple genres. The album includes a total of 15 tracks featuring diverse genres, including the title song "like JENNIE."
The title track "like JENNIE" emphasizes individuality and originality, with Jennie participating in the lyrics and composition, capturing the essence of confidently shining without losing her uniqueness. It sings about the moment one realizes that no one can replace their position while walking their own path with confidence. Jennie continues to showcase the impact of BLACKPINK as a solo artist.
Jennie is meeting with fans through performances as part of her solo comeback. However, she has been appearing in relatively high exposure outfits during her solo performances, leading to some debate among fans. The performance video Jennie shared on her social media on the 9th showed her wearing an outfit with significant exposure.
During the performance, Jennie donned a white sheer jumpsuit cut to the navel, exposing her cleavage and attempting levels of exposure much higher than during BLACKPINK performances. Notably, in fan-taken videos from the performance, Jennie was seen adjusting her outfit, suggesting she may have felt uncomfortable during the performance. While fans acknowledge Jennie's exposed outfits as part of her performance, there are mixed reactions expressing disappointment at the excessive exposure, which some find embarrassing.
Moreover, despite Jennie's solo album achieving good results, the controversy over the level of exposure has become more pronounced, leading to a regrettable situation.
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