Blackpink's Jennie Releases "Zen" Video after "Ruby" Debut Album Announcement: Watch
Yara Sameh
Blackpink member Jennie has released the music video for her new song 'Zen,' days after announcing her debut solo album, "Ruby".
The K-pop idol surprised fans with the visually stunning video, directed by Cho Gi-Seok. The three-and-a-half-minute clip follows Jennie as she journeys through cosmic landscapes, showcasing a range of looks that are both elegant and futuristic.
'Nobody gon' move my soul, gon' move my aura, my matter/ Nobody gon' move my life, gon' touch my goal, my matter/ Nobody gon', all this power make them scattеr/ No, nobody gon' touch my soul, gon' match my flow, like damn,' Jennie sings on the track.
On January 22, Jennie announced that her first solo album, "Ruby", will be released on March 7. The project will contain 15 songs including her October 2024 single 'Mantra".
"Ruby" features an impressive roster of collaborators, including Childish Gambino, Dua Lipa, Doechii, Dominic Fike, FKJ, and Kali Uchis.
In a recent Billboard interview, Jennie reflected on the deeply personal journey of creating "Ruby," which began in early 2024.
'It's not nice to be someone who's always like, 'I'm sorry, I can't say anything,' ' she said. 'I want to say I'm almost there.' Acknowledging the challenges she faced along the way, she added, 'I'm just going to say, 'I don't do well with time.''
But 'Zen' wasn't Jennie's only surprise. The 29-year-old K-pop powerhouse member also announced that she'll be embarking on a three-city tour to celebrate the release of "Ruby".
The Ruby Experience will visit Los Angeles (March 6), New York City (March 10), and Seoul (March 15).
'Intense and intimate as I like it,' Jennie captioned the announcement on Instagram.
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