BLACKPINK's Jennie is making waves in the global music world with her exciting new song!

Her latest single, "Mantra," dropped worldwide on October 11 at 9 AM KST. Just a day later, it soared to the top of the real-time chart on Bugs, a popular music platform in South Korea. It also reached number one on the iTunes “Top Songs” chart in an amazing 47 countries, including the U.S., Brazil, Singapore, the Philippines, and Mexico!

Jennie has achieved a significant milestone as she became the first K-pop female solo artist to hit number one on the U.S. iTunes “Top Songs” chart this year with "Mantra." The music video has also made a huge impact, landing at the top of the trending videos on both YouTube in South Korea and the U.S. It even topped YouTube's Worldwide Trending list!

Major media outlets like Billboard and NME are buzzing about Jennie's comeback. NME described "Mantra" as a track that "satisfactorily expands BLACKPINK's blueprint," highlighting it as "evidence of Jennie's exciting talent that makes us look forward to her new era as a solo artist."

"Mantra" is all about empowerment, encouraging everyone to shine in their own way and embrace their unique charm.

Reflecting on her new song, Jennie expressed her hopes, saying, “I want listeners to feel inspired and confident. It's amazing to see how music can connect us all.” She added, “Creating 'Mantra' was a beautiful journey, and I hope it resonates with everyone who listens to it.”

As Jennie embarks on this new chapter, fans can’t wait to see what she’ll do next!

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BTS member Jin is taking the world by storm with his hit song Running Wild.

Released on November 15, Running Wild is the title track from Jin's first solo album, Happy. The song blends a fresh new wave sound with British rock influences and pop rock elements, catching the attention of fans worldwide.

On November 21, Running Wild reached the top spot on Spotify Japan's Daily Top Songs chart, showing its massive popularity.

It also ranked No. 2 on the Spotify Top Songs chart in Korea and No. 6 globally, proving its broad appeal.

Jin’s solo album Happy has also been a huge success. It sold over 219,000 copies on its first day, making it the third-highest album sales for a K-pop solo artist in Oricon Weekly Album Chart history.

In just three days, Happy reached No. 1 on the Hanteo Country-by-Country Chart in Japan for the third week of November, solidifying Jin's status as a top global artist.

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