"Queen's behavior!!" — Fans celebrate BLACKPINK's Jennie as RIAA's "Class of 2024" honoree for first gold and platinum certification

On January 21, 2025, BLACKPINK's Jennie was honored by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in their prestigious "Class of 2024." The list acknowledges 65 artists who achieved their first-ever Gold and Platinum certifications in the United States last year.

Jennie achieved the milestone with her collaboration song One of the Girls from HBO's The Idol with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp. The track earned a Platinum certification, marking over one million units sold. This achievement makes her the first female K-pop solo artist to earn this honor in RIAA history.

The RIAA's Gold and Platinum certifications serve as benchmarks of success in the music industry. The program, established in 1958, recognizes artists whose music meets specific sales and streaming thresholds in the U.S. A Gold certification requires 500,000 units sold, while Platinum signifies one million.

The program ensures accuracy through stringent third-party auditing processes and represents a significant achievement for artists across genres. Fans celebrated Jennie's inclusion, taking to social media to express their pride and admiration. An X user, @Merisma0x, wrote:

"Jennie be breaking records left and right!!! Queen's behavior!!"

Others also joined in to congratulate the Mantra singer on her latest achievement.

"Congratulations nini," an X user wrote.

"Congratulations Kim Jennie," a fan commented.

"Oh nini, so so proud of you, can't wait to hear you new album!," an X user mentioned.

"Jennieee, congratulations my dear! May you reach even higher with your solo album," a fan added.

Others also took a moment to express their anticipation of the singer's upcoming solo album.

"The music industry is not ready for what’s coming," a fan mentioned.

"GIIIRL JUST RELEASE NOW THE ALBUM LEAVES THE MYSTERY," an X user commented.

"JENNIE will always be popular both globally and domestically. This is a fact and there is no point in proving otherwise," a netizen added.

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More about BLACKPINK's Jennie and her recent activities

Beyond her RIAA recognition, Jennie has been actively making waves in both her solo career and group activities. In December 2024, she confirmed the release of her much-anticipated debut solo album, slated for 2025.

During her recent interview with Billboard, published on January 9, 2025, the singer-rapper shared that the album will showcase her storytelling and explore various musical styles. Offering fans a glimpse into a different side of her artistry, she stated:

"You’ll definitely know what I mean once the album drops, but because I’m playing with a lot of different genres and elements — I’m rapping here, I’m singing here, I’m harmonizing here, I’m talking here."

She further continued:

"The overall sound was me making sure I like every single [song]. I didn’t want to be forced into putting a song onto my album — that’s what I really fought for. And I was lucky to have all these people believe in me and support me so I could get to a level where we were like, ‘Wow. I think we’re ready.’”

In October 2024, she released her single Mantra, which amassed over 100 million views on YouTube. At the MAMA Awards 2024, she became the most awarded solo artist of the night, winning in four categories, including Best Dance Performance Female Solo and Worldwide Fans' Choice.

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Additionally, the idol has embarked on a new chapter in her career by launching her independent agency, Odd Atelier, while continuing her work with BLACKPINK for group activities under YG Entertainment.

Fans eagerly anticipate her future projects, both as a solo artist and as a member of one of the world's most iconic K-pop groups.