Jennie's fandom name isn't 'RUBIES': Agency dismisses confusion after controversy!
Fans of BLACKPINK's Jennie thought the K-pop star revealed her solo fandom name, "RUBIES," after a suspenseful 12-hour countdown on her official website. The name is inspired by her English name, Jennie Ruby Jane, which she trademarked in August. This announcement stirred excitement among fans, who have been eagerly anticipating new music from the star. However, the apparent reveal was later nullified by her agency.
Jennie's fandom name sparked controversy
Not all netizens reacted positively to the news of Jennie's solo fandom name reveal. "Ruby" happens to be the official fandom name of singer Kwon Eun-bi and Jennie's "RUBIES" seemed too similar to the singer's existing fandom name. Earlier, BLACKPINK Lisa used the term "Lilies" for her solo fandom name in an Instagram post. Several BLINKs thought that Jennie also followed Lisa's path and revealed her solo fandom name.
'We did not officially announce the fandom name...'
However, after mixed reactions from fans, Odd Atelier (Jennie's agency) officially in a statement to Xports News stated, "We only referred to fans arbitrarily on the news page where we deliver news to fans." "We did not officially announce the fandom name." In August, Jennie made headlines for securing the trademark rights to "Jennie Ruby Jane" in Korea. The registration process, which began in January 2023, was completed in August 2024, making Jennie the official owner of her English name.
Fans eagerly await new music from Jennie
Meanwhile, fans are buzzing with excitement, believing that new music might be closer than expected, especially after her recent signing with Columbia Records in collaboration with her own label, ODD ATELIER. Jennie's previous solo track, You & Me, released in October 2023, became an instant hit, and her OST for The Idol, titled One of the Girls, further showcased her versatility as an artist. Jennie has asked fans to "stay tuned," indicating that a major announcement is on the horizon.
