Highlighting 'The Ruby Experience', televised event featuring stage-ready Jennie
In a thrilling celebration of Jennie's freshly dropped album, Ruby, she graced fans with a series of unique, intimate shows named 'The Ruby Experience.' Cities such as Los Angeles, New York, and Seoul played host to her debut solo concerts, wrapping up the U.S. leg at the iconic Radio City Music Hall.
While Jennie has been shattering the stages with BLACKPINK since the group's inception in 2016, this event radiated a different energy. With a hint of storytelling and intimacy, it was a far cry from a typical K-pop stadium show. The curtains parted to reveal massive LED screens and a backing band, setting the tone for the music box-inspired opening track, "Intro : Jane." Jennie walked onto center stage, draped in a pink furry coat, an image of pure confidence and excitement.
As the show progressed, Jennie revealed more of her wardrobe, embodying the atmosphere of a safe space for the superstar to strut her stuff and experiment. From Jennie's improvised verses during Ruby's lead single "Mantra" to delivering the LP's sensual tracks like "Love Hangover" and "Damn Right" with a see-through thong, the performance was nothing short of captivating.
The show flowed swiftly, with many songs only played in snippets across the 90-minute runtime. This brisk pace seemed fitting for her upcoming solo appearances at Coachella this year. However, as the state-of-the-art technology and visuals illuminated the rapid-moving set, it expectedly showcased Ruby's potential to dominate arenas worldwide with a more expansive concert.
With her hair being curtiously adjusted by a host of assistants, Jennie spoke to the audience like old friends. "To hold my first show, it's so special," she shared, the emotion almost bringing her to tears in the heart of NYC. "Words can't describe how I'm feeling, but my album is now global, and I'm meeting you guys in person for real. I feel like I'm dreaming - it feels insane!"
Jennie's performance with Ruby was all about the joy of the present. "I should share all the feelings I had before the album and the ones I have now," she told her elated crowd. "But I'm just having a blast, and I don't want to get sentimental." Instead, the music poured out the feelings as the final song, "Twin," saw Jennie curled up on a red chair with an acoustic guitar accompanying her through the LP's final tender track. This heartfelt moment, despite some fans breaking through to cheer, maintained the emotional mood of 'The Ruby Experience' as a heartfelt expression of Jennie's musical self.
Jennie's 'The Ruby Experience' Setlist:
- Intro : Jane
- Start a War
- Handlebars
- Mantra
- Love Hangover
- ZEN
- Damn Right
- Seoul City
- Like Jennie
- With the IE (Way Up)
- ExtraL
- F.T.S.
- Filter
- Starlight
- Twin
- Despite the successful world tour with Blackpink, Jennie's solo concert in Seoul was as crazy and memorable as any other show.
- On the stages of Radio City Music Hall in New York and various other cities, Jennie's live performance during 'The Ruby Experience' tour brought life to the tracks from her new album 'Ruby'.
- As the news of Jennie's upcoming concert at Coachella spread, fans in Seoul started counting down the days, reminiscing about her captivating performance at 'The Ruby Experience'.