Jennie Makes History as First K-Pop Female Soloist with Major Rock Hit

Jennie has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in her career as a K-pop female soloist. She recently made history by becoming the first female artist to score a major rock hit with her latest collaboration, “Dracula.” The track has garnered immense popularity and success on various Billboard charts, with 18 chart placements highlighting its immense appeal. Forbes has reported that “Dracula” has maintained its strong momentum in the United States for over a month, thanks to its collaboration with Tame Impala’s song of the same name.

One of the key factors contributing to the song’s success has been its viral presence on TikTok. The platform’s users have embraced the track, creating a wave of user-generated content featuring lyrics that reference Jennie. This trend has significantly boosted the song’s visibility and engagement, resulting in increased streaming numbers and digital sales. In the modern music landscape, this kind of viral craze has a direct impact on an artist’s popularity and commercial success.

The collaboration between Jennie and Tame Impala was first introduced as part of Kevin Parker’s musical project. Released on February 6, “Dracula” quickly soared to the top of the charts, becoming Jennie’s highest-ranking song to date. The track peaked at No. 18 on the Hot 100 chart on April 7, solidifying Jennie’s position as a major player in the music industry.

Moreover, “Dracula” has dominated multiple Billboard rankings, including Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, Rock & Alternative Airplay, Rock Digital Song Sales, and Hot Alternative Songs. Jennie’s performance on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart places her in rare company, with similar crossover success only seen in collaborations like “My Universe” by Coldplay and BTS. These achievements underscore Jennie’s versatility and ability to transcend genres with her music.

Jennie first ventured into the music scene as a soloist in 2018 with her hit song “Solo,” which topped Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart and garnered billions of streams worldwide. She continued her success in late 2023 with “You & Me,” released under her own label Odd Atelier in partnership with Columbia Records. Her debut studio album, “Ruby,” released in March 2025, features 15 tracks in collaboration with renowned artists like Childish Gambino, Dua Lipa, and Kali Uchis.

One of the standout tracks from the album, “ExtraL,” featuring Doechii, climbed to No. 18 on the Billboard Global 200 chart and secured top-ten positions across various Asian markets. Jennie’s consistent success and ability to connect with a global audience highlight her status as a trailblazer in the music industry. Her recent achievements with “Dracula” further solidify her reputation as a pioneering artist pushing boundaries and breaking records in the K-pop genre.