This week in K-pop: Jennie shines in ‘Ruby’ debut solo album

March is already looking to be an exciting month in the Hallyu world because some of K-pop’s biggest stars have dropped new music! From Jennie’s highly-anticipated ‘Ruby’ album to the latest drop by BTS’ J-Hope, get caught up on the latest breaking K-pop news.

Jennie makes a name for herself in Ruby

It’s the moment Rubies have been waiting for—Jennie’s debut solo album is officially out! Today, the long-awaited record was unveiled alongside a high-octane performance video of the lead single, ‘Like Jennie’. With 15 songs, Ruby features a star-studded lineup of collaborators such as FKJ, Childish Gambino, and Dua Lipa as well as the Blackpink star rapping and singing in various genres. Stream Ruby below!

J-Hope and Miguel wake up from ‘Sweet Dreams’ 

Marking his return to music since his military discharge in October 2024, ‘Sweet Dreams’ is a feel-good R&B track about wanting to love and be loved. “Love is such a simple emotion in this world. I think it’s an emotion that you need at this moment…A love song by J-Hope, what would that be like? I was always wondering about this topic. So I produced a song with ‘love’ as the theme,” the artist shared. 

Seventeen’s Wonwoo announces military enlistment date

On 5 March, Pledis Entertainment officially announced that member Wonwoo will be enlisting in the military on 3 April. The rapper will participate in the group’s annual fan concert, Seventeen in Carat Land and will appear in various pre-recorded content before he enlists. Wonwoo is the second member to carry out his mandatory military service following Jeonghan in September 2024.

G-Dragon gets into the groove in ‘Too Bad’ performance video

We’re still celebrating the King of K-pop’s return to music with more new content! If you’re in love with the groove of ‘Too Bad’, good news because G-Dragon has released a performance video with Riehata. Stream his newest studio album Übermensch below!

Lisa stuns at the 2025 Oscars 

Jennie isn’t the only Blackpink member making waves this month. In case you missed it, Lisa took over the stage at this year’s Oscar Awards with a dazzling tribute to music from the James Bond franchise alongside ‘Born Again’ collaborators Raye and Doja Cat.

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