Jennie of BLACKPINK prepares to embark on yet another solo journey. She has revealed that she will be launching an EP album in August, which would be her comeback to the world of solo music after successfully releasing her first ever studio album titled “Ruby.”

Jennie Announces New Solo EP For August

In addition, Jennie has officially stated that she is going to launch her new solo material in August 2026, and it will come in the form of an EP, offering another piece of work for her fans along with her first solo album titled “Ruby.” This news is quite timely for Jennie, since she has been building up her solo career since 2018, when she released her first solo song “SOLO,” which marked the beginning of her individual work outside of her group Blackpink. In 2025, she has already released her solo album “Ruby.”

Jennie's Solo Comeback Follows Ruby Success

“Ruby” was her first studio album and proved to be the most important record in her solo discography. “Ruby” comprised songs like “like JENNIE,” “Mantra,” among other collaborative tracks. “like JENNIE” managed to chart well on the Billboard charts too. It managed to make its way back into the Billboard Hot 100 after her performance at Coachella, with “Ruby” still featuring on the Billboard 200.

Her success has made people expect big things from her next venture. Unlike her previous solo records, Jennie has been able to showcase her creative freedom through her recent releases. This upcoming EP could mark yet another instance where she will get to show a different side of herself.

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What To Expect From Jennie's August Release

There has been no disclosure of all the details of the EP such as its name, list of songs, and lead single. Nevertheless, this is already enough to say that the era of Jennie's solos is getting ready to enter a new stage. Fans should probably prepare for more updates closer to the release date in August.

Moreover, the newest single of Jennie once again showed her willingness to experiment musically. In July, she released the single "Less Than A Lover," which was written, composed and directed by Jennie herself. This new EP can develop her experiments further and come up with a new idea.

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Jennie Continues Her Solo Journey

The upcoming release from Jennie is going to be another important moment in her career as a solo artist, despite the fact that she will continue to be known mainly as a member of BLACKPINK. The song “SOLO” was a breakthrough release where she proved her potential as a solo artist, while “Ruby” demonstrated just how much she has grown since then. With an EP releasing soon in August, people prepare for another moment in her career.

Final Take

Jennie has made it official that there will be an EP coming in August 2026, signaling her coming back to releasing music solo after the success of her song “Ruby.” Although information regarding the album is confidential at the moment, the hype is already starting up for what the concept and title of the song will be.

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