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Jennie’s ‘Ruby’ shines on Billboard staff’s 'Best Albums of 2025 So Far' list

Jennie of girl group Blackpink is dazzling on her own — her debut solo album “Ruby” has been named one of the best albums of the year by Billboard, the only K-pop release to make the cut.

2025-06-25

Court grants Jennie injunction against book by man claiming to be her father

A court granted an injunction sought by singer Jennie to ban the distribution of a book written by a man claiming to be the father of the Blackpink member.

2025-06-18

Inspire resort makes waves with renovated Splash Bay water park

Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon is making a big splash this summer with its recently renovated water park, Splash Bay, offering something for everyone along with new and improved dining options.

2025-06-16

Jennie flies the flag for K-pop as 'Ruby' lands on Rolling Stone’s 'Best Albums of 2025 So Far' list

Jennie of Blackpink was the only K-pop artist to make Rolling Stone’s “Best Albums of 2025 So Far” list, with her first solo album “Ruby.”

2025-06-07

Blackpink’s Jennie donates 100 million won to SNU College of Medicine

Jennie of girl group Blackpink donated 100 million won ($73,000) to Seoul National University’s College of Medicine, the college announced Friday.

2025-05-30

Video following MMA fighter Choo Sung-hoon's visit to Coachella goes viral online

Choo Sung-hoon, an MMA fighter and a former UFC fighter, is going viral yet again — this time for his lively appearance at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

2025-05-13

Ancient craft, modern couture: The Korean fashion designers behind Jennie's 'Ruby' look

By fusing centuries-old Korean crafts with bold silhouettes, the five-year-old brand Leje reimagines the future of Korean female identity as confidently extravagant.

2025-05-08

Blackpink members, Seventeen's S.Coups suit up for Met Gala

K-pop singers Jennie, Rosé and Lisa of girl group Blackpink and S.Coups of boy band Seventeen flaunted their outfits at the Met Gala on Monday.

2025-05-06

Blackpink's Jennie releases extended version of Peggy Gou's 'Like Jennie' remix

Jennie of Blackpink released the extended version for the Peggy Gou remix of her hit song “Like Jennie” on Friday.

2025-04-25

Blackpink's Jennie completes first solo performances at Coachella

Jennie of girl group Blackpink recently wrapped up her two weeks of performances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

2025-04-22