Jennie’s “Dracula” Dominates Billboard Hot 100 for Second Week
K-pop continues its formidable global ascent, with BLACKPINK’s Jennie leading the charge as her collaboration with Australian act Tame Impala, “Dracula,” holds strong at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a second consecutive week. This incredible achievement, announced on Tuesday (U.S. time), marks a new peak for Jennie, making “Dracula” her highest-placing track on the prestigious Hot 100 since her solo debut.
The infectious track, originally a Tame Impala solo release in October, found a new life and skyrocketed to viral fame after a remix featuring Jennie dropped in February. Its resurgence, fueled by short-form video platforms, has cemented its place as a global hit, showcasing Jennie’s immense solo power and crossover appeal. Fans are undoubtedly thrilled to see her make such a significant mark on the U.S. charts.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie is seen in this photo provided by OA Entertainment. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
K-Pop’s Global Footprint Expands: Hot 100 & Billboard 200 Updates
The K-pop wave extended its reach across various Billboard charts, showcasing the genre’s diverse appeal. On the Hot 100, the exciting collaborative single “Iconic By Mistake” from powerhouse girl groups Le Sserafim, ILLIT, and Katseye, despite a slight dip of 11 spots, still commanded attention at No. 71 in its fifth week. Meanwhile, global titans BTS proved their enduring longevity with “Swim,” charting for an impressive 17th straight week, securing the No. 100 spot.
The Billboard 200 main albums chart also saw a strong influx of K-pop talent. Tomorrow X Together’s Yeonjun made a spectacular solo debut with his second EP, “No Labels: Part 02,” landing at a respectable No. 16. Fellow HYBE labelmates BTS continued their chart presence with “Arirang” at No. 25. The original soundtrack for the much-anticipated Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” made a notable entry at No. 31, hinting at the genre’s expanding multimedia influence. Boy group Ateez also impressed, claiming No. 54 with their album “Golden Hour: Part.5.” Further showcasing the diversity of K-pop’s global footprint, Cortis placed at No. 132 with “GreenGreen,” and Katseye rounded out the K-pop entries at No. 138 with their album “Beautiful Chaos.” This week’s charts are a testament to K-pop’s relentless momentum and the incredible dedication of its artists and fans worldwide.
This photo provided by BigHit Music shows Yeonjun of its boy group Tomorrow X Together. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
