Jennie, aespa, and Kim Hyun-jung at the US 'Billboard Women in Music'

"Inspired by Women All Over the World"

Jennie attending 'Billboard Women in Music.' Provided by OA Entertainment (ODDATELIER), Rich Polk, Christopher Polk

Group BLACKPINK member Jennie, group aespa, and former HYBE BTS creative director Kim Hyun-jung were selected for this year's U.S. 'Billboard Women in Music.'

Billboard’s Women in Music 2025, which honors the top female artists, creators, producers, and executives who have made a significant impact on the music industry over the past year, was held on the 29th (local time) at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, USA.

Jennie, who received the Global Force Award that day, said, "I am honored and proud to receive this award in a place full of inspiring and beautiful women." She added, "I am inspired by women all over the world. I want to continue to be someone who positively influences many people."

Jennie’s recently released first solo full-length album, Ruby, was included on the Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200, for two consecutive weeks, and the title track Like JENNIE ranked in the top 10 on both the Global (excluding the U.S.) chart and the Global 200 chart for two consecutive weeks.

Aespa, who recorded three consecutive hits last year with Supernova, Armageddon, and Whiplash, received the Group of the Year award. Billboard stated, "K-pop supergroup aespa was recognized for their groundbreaking musical achievements and global influence."

Group aespa attending Billboard Women in Music. Photo by EPA·Yonhap News

Nicole Kim of Columbia Records, a label under Sony Music Entertainment in the U.S. that includes artists such as Beyonc? and Harry Styles, was selected in the 'Label & Distributor' category.

Kim is the first Korean executive at a major U.S. record label, having started at Korea’s Starship Entertainment, then moving through Sony Music Publishing and HYBE before joining Columbia Records in 2023. At former HYBE (Big Hit Music), she served as BTS’s A&R and creative director.

K-pop artists who have won awards at this ceremony include TWICE (Breakthrough Artist in 2023) and NewJeans (Group of the Year in 2024).

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