Global artist Jennie's (JENNIE) musicality is being recognized worldwide.
According to the list released by Billboard in the United States on the 21st (local time), 'The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2025 (So Far): Critic's Picks', Jennie's first solo studio album 'Ruby' features the title track 'like JENNIE' (라이크 제니), which has been selected as No. 1.
Billboard noted, 'like JENNIE' is a powerful two-minute song that not only marks a hit on the Billboard 'HOT 100' and 'Pop Airplay' but also solidifies her status as the next generation it girl, analyzing that 'Jennie's sharp rap flips all negative narratives, showcasing the most confident rap of her career.'
Billboard further commented on 'like JENNIE', stating that 'the song continues to create a significant global impact beyond K-Pop, peaking at No. 83 on the 'HOT 100' and becoming the longest-charting song from 'Ruby'. It managed to stay on the traditional chart, which historically has not welcomed Korean-language content very much, the 'American Pop Radio Top 40,' for 11 weeks on the 'Pop Airplay' chart, surpassing the English song 'Mantra', illustrating that it defies all expectations for today's K-Pop hits.'
Previously, Jennie also secured the top spot on Spotify's 'Global Impact List' for the first half of 2025 with 'like JENNIE', proving her unparalleled global status by placing nine songs, including 'like JENNIE', on that list.
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