• BLACKPINK Jennie’s 'Mantra' Hits No. 5 on Spotify Daily Top Songs, Sets New Personal Record

    BLACKPINK's Jennie is making a huge splash on Spotify with her new single "Mantra"! Released on October 11, the song has already achieved impressive milestones.

    According to the latest global Spotify Daily Top Songs chart, "Mantra" debuted at No. 5, racking up an amazing 5,247,858 streams on its first day. This is Jennie's highest record for any of her solo songs, making it a big win for her. It’s also the top-ranking new entry on the chart for that day!

    In the U.S., "Mantra" recorded 559,620 streams, landing at No. 57 on the Daily Top Songs chart. But that’s not all! The song has charted in 53 countries/regions, hitting No. 1 in places like Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan. Its popularity stretches to Japan, France, Germany, Canada, and the UK, showing just how loved it is around the world.

    With "Mantra," Jennie is marking a successful solo comeback. By midnight on October 13, she reached No. 1 on real-time charts of major music platforms in Korea like Bugs, as well as on the iTunes 'Top Songs' charts in 57 countries/regions, including the U.S., Brazil, Singapore, the Philippines, and Mexico.

    Notably, she made history by becoming the first K-pop female solo artist to top the U.S. iTunes 'Top Songs' chart this year with "Mantra."

    The song itself is powerful and full of energy, sending a message to everyone to shine in their own way and embrace their unique charm.

    It promotes self-love while encouraging support for one another, creating a special vibe that really resonates.

    Reflecting on this achievement, Jennie expressed her gratitude to her fans for their incredible support. She said, “I hope ‘Mantra’ inspires everyone to love themselves more and feel confident in who they are.”

    It’s clear that Jennie’s message is about empowerment and connection, and fans are excited to see how this new chapter unfolds for her!

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  • BTS's Jungkook Breaks Records as the First Asian Solo Artist with 70 Weeks on Two Billboard Global Charts

    BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his worldwide star power, setting another incredible record on the Billboard charts!

    As of the latest Billboard update (November 23), Jungkook’s hit solo single "Seven", which came out last July, ranked at No. 110 on the Global 200 chart. It also held strong at No. 64 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, showing its lasting impact on international music fans.

    With this, Jungkook becomes the first-ever Asian solo artist to achieve 70 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts.

    That’s not all! His track "Standing Next to You", released last November, stayed on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart at No. 140 for the 54th week, further solidifying his dominance.

    "Seven" has been making history since its release. Last year, it topped Billboard’s 2023 Global Summer Songs chart. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 International Power Players chart, proving it’s a fan-favorite in over 200 countries.

    On Spotify, "Seven" became the first Asian artist’s song to surpass 2 billion streams, joining the exclusive "2 Billion Club." It also broke records by staying in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart Top 50 for more than 350 days.

    Jungkook’s achievements didn’t stop there. His debut solo album GOLDEN made him the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to stay on the Billboard 200 for 24 straight weeks. He also holds the record for 71 consecutive weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global Chart.

    At the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards, Jungkook earned a triple crown, winning Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.

    Jungkook’s achievements keep piling up, proving that his talent and influence know no bounds! Fans are already excited to see what he’ll achieve next.

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