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<\/p>\nFrom the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack to career milestones for the likes of G-DRAGON, SEVENTEEN, JENNIE, MARK, NMIXX and more, enjoy the K-pop scene’s best records. <\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\t\tClockwise: Seventeen, NMIXX and Stray Kids<\/p>\n
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\n\tIn 2025, K-pop albums became vehicles for artistic clarity\u2014structured spaces where artists pursued cohesive creative visions shaped by pacing, intention and conceptual focus.<\/p>\n
\n\tMany of the year\u2019s standouts came from solo efforts by artists best known for their group work. Projects such as Lee Chanhyuk<\/a> of AKMU\u2019s EROS, JENNIE<\/a> of BLACKPINK\u2018s Ruby, MARK<\/a> of NCT\u2018s The Firstfruit, WENDY of Red Velvet\u2019s Cerulean Verge, CHAEYOUNG of TWICE\u2019s Lil Fantasy, Vol.1, and YEONJUN of TOMORROW X TOGETHER\u2019s No Labels: Part 01 all functioned as focused statements of authorship, foregrounding personal perspective, self-awareness, and creative control. These releases captured artists claiming renewed clarity and creative autonomy \u2014 many of whom were marking their first time venturing into a solo project.<\/p>\n \n\tMeanwhile, established acts continued to evolve and refine their global presence. SEVENTEEN<\/a>\u2018s Happy Burstday, Stray Kids<\/a>\u2018 Karma and TWICE<\/a>\u2018s TEN : The Story Goes On demonstrated how veteran groups pushed boundaries while maintaining core identity. The KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack reached beyond K-pop\u2019s traditional core listenership, underscoring the genre\u2019s growing cultural adaptability and cross-platform reach with a lineup of collaborators that included Teddy, EJAE, TWICE and more of Korea\u2019s top creatives while shining a spotlight on new diamonds of talent for the world to discover.<\/p>\n \n\tVeteran solo artists, including G-DRAGON<\/a>, SUNMI<\/a> and JAURIM, reaffirmed the album\u2019s role as a measure of longevity and artistic continuity with milestone projects that represented overcoming adversity or reaching new creative heights. Meanwhile, releases from newer acts such as ZEROBASEONE<\/a>, EVNNE<\/a>, BOYNEXTDOOR<\/a>, RIIZE<\/a>, CLOSE YOUR EYES<\/a> and Hearts2Hearts reflected a generation defining its space within an increasingly open and competitive scene.<\/p>\n \n\tBelow, Billboard, in collaboration with Billboard Korea, presents the 25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2025: Staff Picks.<\/p>\n \tPLAVE, Caligo Pt.1<\/p>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tA milestone for PLAVE<\/a> and the burgeoning virtual idol scene, Caligo Pt.1 sold over 1 million copies worldwide \u2014 a first for virtual artists. But it\u2019s not novelty that connects with listeners but PLAVE\u2019s clear dedication to their music and storytelling. From the synth-pop dream of album opener \u201cChroma Drift\u201d to their first English track \u201cIsland\u201d and the dynamic, schizophrenic-sounding lead single \u201cDash\u201d (the first songs by a virtual artist to enter the Billboard Global 200<\/a>), PLAVE\u2019s very real talents are evident with producing and writing across each song. \u2013 JEFF BENJAMIN<\/p>\n \tHearts2Hearts, FOCUS<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tThe debut EP from Hearts2Hearts distills SM Entertainment\u2019s girl-group lineage\u2014\u201dPink Blood\u201d\u2014into contemporary sounds. The house-driven \u201cFOCUS\u201d and sleek nu-disco \u201cAPPLE PIE\u201d carry traces of Red Velvet<\/a> and f(x), while \u201cPretty Please\u201d draws on New Jack Swing with a nod to S.E.S. Their eight-member synchronization and chemistry recall Girls\u2019 Generation<\/a>, yet the project operates as reinterpretation. By internalizing a decade of K-pop evolution and translating it for now, FOCUS positions Hearts2Hearts as a convincing continuation of SM\u2019s evolving narrative. \u2013 BILLBOARD KOREA<\/p>\n \tTWICE, TEN: The Story Goes On<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tAround a decade in, K-pop acts start to sunset \u2014 but not the nation\u2019s girl group. With a bit of strategy<\/a>, TWICE<\/a> instead had a banner year: led by their inclusion in the megahit KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, the real-world superstars released their own English album, followed by an anniversary project, Ten: The Story Goes On. The latter goes from strength to strength on its individual member tracks, as breakout solo star Nayeon<\/a> kicks things off with the cheeky celebration of self \u201cMeeeeee,\u201d while further down, Chaeyoung\u2019s glitchy \u201cIn My Room,\u201d from collaborators of PinkPantheress<\/a> and Shygirl<\/a>, exhibits her eclectic taste. Even \u201cGolden\u201d co-writer EJAE<\/a> lends her pen\u2019s Midas touch<\/a>. \u201cNow we\u2019ve found a happy ever after\u201d leader Jihyo<\/a> sings on the lead single, yet it\u2019s all the more clear after 2025 that TWICE\u2019s story is far from reaching its end. \u2013 ABBY WEBSTER<\/p>\n \tRIIZE, Odyssey<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tIf The Odyssey is humanity\u2019s greatest, and twistiest, homecoming tale, RIIZE<\/a>\u2019s first studio album embodies that spirit of wandering. Up until now, the enigmatic boy group has tried a little of everything, but that journey feels more intentional than ever as they explore the furthest reaches of \u201cemotional pop<\/a>,\u201d from the electronic storm clouds of \u201cOdyssey\u201d to the theater kid heights of \u201cFly Up.\u201d \u201cWhat if we could go back \/ To another life?\u201d they wonder aloud on groovy slap bass closer \u201cAnother Life,\u201d pondering how different life choices might have played out. Bringing up the question doesn\u2019t necessarily mean dwelling on it, though. In an interview, Eunseok described their music as a fruiting tree<\/a>; unlike Sylvia Plath\u2019s fig tree, spoiling from lack of action, this one is ripe for the picking. \u2013 A.W.<\/p>\n \tEVNNE, HOT MESS<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tThis is a fun one from the Jellyfish Entertainment boy band. Fun, energetic, pop-heavy, this album is full of bright tunes with toe-tapping bass, drums and nostalgic guitar riffs. The light and playful \u201cBirthday\u201d makes you feel like you\u2019re walking on air, while \u201cLove Like That\u201d is a hopeful, confident and flirtatious entry about falling in love that gives us One Direction<\/a> vibes. The sound switches up with \u201cCROWN,\u201d a funky and powerful dance and pop-rock entry that showcases the group\u2019s range. Back in 2024, the group was named Billboard\u2019s K-Pop Rookie of the Month<\/a> after a strong 2023 debut. With this album, we\u2019ve seen what the group can do and can\u2019t wait for more. \u2013 AMINA AYOUD<\/p>\n \tG-DRAGON, Ubermensch<\/p>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tThe King of K-pop\u2019s return is equal parts spectacle and introspection. Ubermensch is a record that reasserts his throne while offering quieter corners for more sentimental reflection. Songs like \u201cPOWER,\u201d<\/a> \u201cHome Sweet Home\u201d and \u201cIBELONGIIU\u201d deliver on GD<\/a>\u2018s playful power-pop sound, while the Dianne Warren-assisted \u201cDrama,\u201d \u201cTake Me,\u201d \u201cGyro-Drop\u201d and \u201cToo Bad,\u201d featuring Anderson .Paak<\/a>, all have a more mature, timeless feel, rounding out a true career milestone project. \u2013 J.B.<\/p>\n \tYEONJUN, No Labels: Part 01<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tOn his debut EP, YEONJUN moves across hip-hop drive, abrasive rock textures and R&B undercurrents, bound by a refusal to be confined. Most striking is his vocal range, shifting between force and restraint, commanding a diverse genre spread. \u201cTalk to You\u201d lands with distorted guitar and raw delivery, while \u201cForever\u201d drifts through looping synths, reflecting on impermanence and urging presence because nothing lasts. Debuting at No. 2 on Billboard\u2018s World Albums chart<\/a>, No Labels: Part 01 positions itself as the opening movement in an unfolding creative path. \u2013 Billboard Korea<\/p>\n \tWENDY, Cerulean Verge<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tOn her third EP, Red Velvet\u2019s WENDY explores where softness and strength intersect. \u201cSunkiss\u201d glows with buoyant arrangements and weightless melodies, while \u201cBelieve\u201d strips back to piano-led restraint, allowing vulnerability to emerge. As one of K-pop\u2019s most recognizable vocalists\u2014defined by tonal character and technical command\u2014she carries forward the lineage of label peers like Taeyeon<\/a> through a personal lens. At this blue-hued threshold, WENDY advances through assurance, reaffirming her status as one of the scene\u2019s most reliable vocal presences. \u2013 Billboard Korea<\/p>\n \ti-dle, We Are<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\ti-dle<\/a> has gone through major changes this year. The group has shifted their concept to reflect stepping into a new era, dropping the \u201cG\u201d in their name in May to signify a genderless, limitless concept. We Are is another step towards change, an impressive entry in the girl group\u2019s lengthy discography with a diverse tracklist that is just as unique as the group\u2019s members. The album is led by title track \u201cGood Thing\u201d that leans into the early 2010s K-pop sound with an upbeat electronic sound composed and arranged by the group\u2019s lead rapper Soyeon. The standouts include \u201cIf You Want,\u201d a soulful ballad meets R&B track that shows off the group\u2019s vocals, moving away from their usual \u201cgirl crush\u201d concept, and \u201cLove Tease,\u201d a catchy synth-pop track that is reminiscent of retro sounds. \u2013 A.A.<\/p>\n \tJAURIM, LIFE!<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tRecorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios that housed greats like the Beatles<\/a>, Pink Floyd<\/a>, Kate Bush<\/a> and Oasis<\/a>, LIFE! reads like JAURIM\u2019s new musical manifesto with muscular arrangements worked by Kim Yuna\u2019s raw and flexible voice. Despite Kim battling a serious health crisis before this album, the legendary singer sounds more fired up than ever. \u201cVAMPIRE\u201d delivers a vocal-acrobatic showcase for Kim as she leaps from a sneering, rock-y performance into deep belts that sound almost operatic, proving a formidable range after decades. Meanwhile, a song like \u201cKARMA\u201d is packed with the band\u2019s weathered wisdom since their 1997 debut: \u201cWhat\u2019s done can never be undone \/ Not even in death \/ Karma, karma, karma \/ I want my life back\u2026 \/ in this cruel game of life.\u201d All making LIFE! feel both a moment of reckoning for the band and their promise to keep going harder. \u2013 J.B.<\/p>\n \tKwon Jin Ah, The Dreamest<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tCompleted over six years, The Dreamest documents Kwon Jin Ah\u2019s emergence as a producer. The album addresses ambition\u2019s double edge\u2014exhilaration and exhaustion\u2014while expanding beyond the ballad framework that once defined her. Moving through pop, rock, R&B and folk, she opens with \u201cTurning Page,\u201d where refined production meets her clear vocal tone, before settling into the retro ease of \u201cstillmissu.\u201d Each stylistic turn anchors on vocal control and emotional clarity, demonstrating an artist interested in continual reinvention. \u2013 Billboard Korea<\/p>\n \tSEVENTEEN, Happy Burstday<\/p>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tSEVENTEEN<\/a> is yet another boy group whose music we\u2019ve always been impressed by. Their vocal line, led by Woozi, DK, Jeonghan, Joshua and Seungkwan, always have us on our feet, while the rap line is equally strong. The group\u2019s May entry, Happy Burstday, sees SEVENTEEN at their best after a decade together by showcasing members\u2019 individuality through 13 solos.<\/p>\n \n\tSome of our favorites<\/a> include Joshua\u2019s jazzy \u201cFortunate Change,\u201d along with the upbeat rock n\u2019 roll track \u201cHBD,\u201d plus \u201cJungle,\u201d the hard-hitting final track on Happy Burstday written entirely by S.Coups<\/a>. The album serves as a reminder of SEVENTEEN\u2019s success and longevity, enduring as a third-gen group despite the years that have gone by since their debut. \u2013 A.A<\/p>\n \tCLOSE YOUR EYES, ETERNALT<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tWhile most debut K-pop albums showcase a purely youthful aesthetic, CLOSE YOUR EYES<\/a> opted to revive early-2000s R&B with silky-smooth harmonies and glossy production. There are dreamy harmonies in the pulsating opening ballad \u201cClose Your Eyes,\u201d while the remarkably mature lead single \u201cAll My Poetry\u201d<\/a> recalls the most vocally talented of the Y2K-era boy bands. Even up-tempo tracks like the \u201980s synth-drenched \u201cHow to Dance\u201d or the minimalist mix of playful raps and sparse piano production on \u201cLaid Back\u201d position the young septet as new torchbearers for retro-inflected K-pop. \u2013 J.B.<\/p>\n \tENHYPEN, Desire: Unleash<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tENHYPEN<\/a> pushed their world-building into even darker, more emotionally urgent territory on Desire : Unleash, earning one of the biggest K-pop albums of the year, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard 200<\/a> and No. 5 on the year-end World Albums chart<\/a>. From the turbo-powered opening track \u201cFlashover\u201d to racing rock gem \u201cHelium\u201d co-produced by Jay<\/a>, Desire : Unleash is chock full of new fan-favorite B-side tracks that can stand strong alongside lead single \u201cBad Desire (With or Without You),\u201d<\/a> another ENHYPEN stunner produced by Cirkut that proves the top 40 hitmaker is at his most exciting when collaborating with the septet. \u2013 J.B.<\/p>\n \tZEROBASEONE, Never Say Never<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tThis is a quality entry from the Boys Planet-formed boy group that truly shows the group\u2019s range. They\u2019ve found their identity through this entry, honing their sound, landing in a diverse, energetic pop meets hip-hop space with tracks like \u201cICONIK\u201d and \u201cSLAM DUNK\u201d balanced nicely with R&B entries like \u201cLovesick Game\u201d and \u201cLong Way Back.\u201d The album landed on the Billboard 200<\/a> at No. 23 spot, marking a new high for the group. The album showcases emotional and powerful vocals with confident rap moments led by members Kim Gyuvin, Han Yu Jin and Park Gun Wook. It\u2019s ZEROBASEONE<\/a>\u2018s most cohesive album to date and gets us very excited for the group\u2019s future. \u2013 A.A.<\/p>\n \tBOYNEXTDOOR, The Action<\/p>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tWhile January single \u201cIf I Say, I Love You\u201d<\/a> became one of the year\u2019s biggest songs in Korea and BOYNEXTDOOR<\/a>\u2018s first entry onto the Billboard Global 200<\/a>, The Action cements the KOZ Entertainment act\u2019s transition from a breakout novelty into a storytelling band for audiences to take truly seriously. <\/p>\n \n\tAs standard with the BND\u2019s most recent EPs, the members have writing and\/or composition credits across every track, with The Action really spotlighting their ability to be flexible across genres and to draw on clear international musical influences. There\u2019s dreamy disco and Euro-jazz sounds in \u201cLive in Paris\u201d and suave, slinky swing in \u201cHollywood Action,\u201d but undeniable heart in the \u201990s-inspired pop-R&B ballad \u201cAs Time Goes By.\u201d Despite all the inspirations and influences going into BOYNEXTDOOR, no doubt having a musical mentor like ZICO<\/a> guiding them both musically and in the industry is a key factor in why The Action works so well as one of the year\u2019s most satisfying listens. \u2013 J.B.<\/p>\n \tJEON SOMI, Chaotic & Confused<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tWith Chaotic & Confused, JEON SOMI<\/a> steps past the brightness that once defined her, folding adventurous sounds into a mainstream framework. The record pivots around \u201cCLOSER,\u201d a stutter-house reinterpretation of Sean Kingston<\/a>\u2018s \u201cBeautiful Girls,\u201d before branching into the declarative R&B of \u201cEXTRA\u201d and post-punk tension of \u201cEscapade.\u201d After more than a decade in the public eye, JEON SOMI examines artistic self-hood\u2014embracing instability as a creative force. \u2013 Billboard Korea<\/p>\n \tStray Kids, Karma: The 4th Album<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tStray Kids<\/a> has enjoyed widespread success since their debut in 2018 and their fans are exceptionally loyal. The eight-member boy group\u2019s 2025 studio album, simply titled Karma, was no exception to their success. Standouts include the single \u201cCeremony,\u201d an energetic EDM trap entry with aggressive an rap and unconventional rhythms, along with \u201cCREED,\u201d a dark rock-meets-hip-hop track that reminds us of Warren G<\/a> mixed with Anti-era Rihanna<\/a>. With experimental sounds and melodic moments, the album is classic Stray Kids, a blend of intensity and lightness. \u2013 A.A.<\/p>\n \tCHAEYOUNG, Lil Fantasy, Vol.1<\/p>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tAs the fourth TWICE member to step forward alone, CHAEYOUNG moves beyond the boundaries of her group identity. Lil Fantasy, Vol.1, which peaked at No. 3 on Billboard\u2018s World Albums chart<\/a>, is a self-directed project: she writes and produces all 10 tracks and shapes the album\u2019s visual world. Sonically, it forms a soft sanctuary where neo-soul, trip-hop and dream pop intersect. Her understated, textured vocals establish quiet immersion, removed from TWICE\u2019s high-gloss brightness, pointing toward new possibilities for her solo path and the group\u2019s artistic range. \u2013 Billboard Korea<\/p>\n \tSUNMI, HEART MAID<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tAn album almost two decades in the making, HEART MAID is a theatrical full-length where SUNMI trades the safety of singles for emotional exposure across an entire project. While the star dons a maid-like outfit on the LP cover, the record is also a labor of love made from SUNMI\u2019s heart. Every song across the 13 tracks was written by and co-produced by the superstar \u2014 a true rarity in the K-pop scene \u2014 anchored by the defiant lead single \u201cCYNICAL\u201d<\/a> that proves the K-diva still retains her optimism and humor after all these years. Across the track list, there\u2019s the surprisingly melancholy \u201cHappy af,\u201d<\/a> \u201cBath\u201d<\/a> as a moody ode to self-care, and \u201cSweet nightmare,\u201d<\/a> a swirling synth-pop representation of chaotic dreams, all expressing different sides and shades of one of K-pop\u2019s most alluring sirens. \u2013 J.B.<\/p>\n \tLee Chanhyuk, EROS<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tA musical cousin to his equally excellent debut solo record ERROR<\/a>, Lee Chanhyuk<\/a>\u2018s EROS once again leans into a warm, vintage 1980s palette but folds the retro gloss into more soulful, expansive arrangements.<\/p>\n \n\tTracks like the unexpected breakout single \u201cEndangered Love,\u201d<\/a> as well as album opener \u201cSINNY SINNY,\u201d introduce gospel-tinged choirs that lift the AKMU members\u2019 productions into sweeping, cinematic spaces. Written entirely by Lee and co-produced with Millennium and Sihwang, the LP forgoes today\u2019s trends for a musical ride all its own, making the listener contemplate the complexities of love through an ongoing, unassuming groove \u2014 a concept perhaps best represented by \u201cVivid LaLa Love,\u201d which is accompanied by one of the best music videos of 2025<\/a>. The final track on the LP, \u201cShining Ground,\u201d sees Chanhyuk\u2019s voice so processed to the point that it\u2019s nearly impossible to make out what he\u2019s singing: the bizarre, four-minute album closer ultimately inspires the listener to hit replay and experience it all again. \u2013 J.B.<\/p>\n \tVarious Artists, KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack<\/p>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tThis wouldn\u2019t be a cohesive list without mentioning the cultural phenom that was, and is, the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack. From Billboard Hot 100 smashes like \u201cGolden\u201d and \u201cSoda Pop\u201d to anthem-esque numbers like \u201cTakedown\u201d and \u201cWhat It Sounds Like,\u201d the full-length film soundtrack spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200<\/a>, not a small feat given that this K-pop girl group is fictional. The album has received widespread love, reaching over nine billion global streams by August. The Netflix soundtrack received multiple Grammy nominations in 2026, specifically for the track \u201cGolden.\u201d\u00a0The soundtrack is a cultural moment with a slew of diverse tracks that capture the essence of what makes K-pop, fictional or otherwise, so great. \u2013 A.A.<\/p>\n \tJENNIE, Ruby<\/p>\n \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tJENNIE<\/a>\u2019s global resonance rests on a rare duality: commanding spectacle at the highest level shaped by BLACKPINK<\/a>\u2019s maximalist precision while maintaining a closeness that feels candid and human through her public persona. Her first solo album, Ruby<\/a> (named after her full stage name, Jennie Ruby Jane), gives sonic references to the multi-layered images and a spectrum of identities she has accumulated over the years.<\/p>\n \n\tThe album moves through an expansive creative network including Amy Allen<\/a>, Tayla Parx<\/a>, Diplo<\/a>, Mike Will Made It<\/a> and Rob Bisel, alongside collaborators such as Kali Uchis<\/a>, Dominic Fike<\/a>, Doechii<\/a>, Dua Lipa<\/a>, FKJ and more. The throughline is not genre but parity: a meeting of artists operating at comparable levels across both alternative and mainstream spaces.<\/p>\n \n\tSonically, Ruby traces an internal landscape rather than a linear arc. Tracks move between self-possessed confidence (\u201clike JENNIE\u201d), neon-hued desire and volatility (\u201cLove Hangover\u201d), reflective intimacy (\u201cSeoul City\u201d) and quiet reckoning of bonds eroded by time (\u201cTwin\u201d). If BLACKPINK embodies intensity at its peak, Ruby expands outward, showing range, restraint, and emotional variance. The result is historic, making her the first Korean female solo artist to place three songs on the Billboard Hot 100<\/a> in the same week. At its core sits \u201cZEN,\u201d an assertion of authorship and self-governance. Informed by Shakespearean references (As You Like It), Ruby claims narrative control, positioning JENNIE not as an artist in transition, but one for whom evolution feels intentional and inevitable. \u2013 Billboard Korea<\/p>\n \tNMIXX, Blue Valentine<\/p>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tif ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { \n\tNMIXX<\/a>\u2018s long-awaited full album, Blue Valentine, is a long-form declaration and dedication to the group\u2019s genre-splitting insights, now poised to thrive in a full-length experience. The 12 tracks take the group\u2019s signature \u201cMIXX pop\u201d style to deliver everything from emotional rock-pop in the stunning title track \u201cBlue Valentine\u201d to Baile funk, melancholic synth-pop and spirited boom-bap in fan-favorite \u201cSPINNIN\u2019 ON IT.\u201d But perhaps most crucially, it also offers a moment for more personal input from the group: Lily co-wrote the LP\u2019s glitch-pop English track \u201cReality Hurts\u201d alongside rising pop enchantress Sophie Powers, while leader Haewon helped pen the stadium-sized reggaeton power-pop anthem \u201cPODIUM\u201d as well as the breezy \u201cCrush on You\u201d with bossa nova and jazz persuasions.<\/p>\n \n\tBlue Valentine is also a moment of recognized reward for those who believed in NMIXX\u2019s vision from the beginning. The LP closes by officially splitting their debut single \u201cO.O\u201d<\/a> into the two original tracks it was mashed up from: the trap-heavy Baile funk of \u201cO.O Part 1 (Baila)\u201d and the teen-pop rock \u201cO.O Part 2 (Superhero).\u201d It\u2019s recognition that even when the songs aren\u2019t in their MIXXed-up forms, they still stand as strong pieces of music.<\/p>\n \n\tNMIXX saw Blue Valentine and its title track break new ground for them as a group commercially, finally scoring massive hits on the K-pop charts and returning the group to the Billboard 200<\/a>. But in the larger K-pop culture, Blue Valentine shows the importance of using the album template to prove that sticking to a vision from the start can pay off in the long run. 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