• BLACKPINK Jennie’s ‘Mantra’ Debuts at No. 98 on Billboard Hot 100

    BLACKPINK's Jennie is making waves again with her new comeback track, "Mantra."

    According to Billboard's latest chart released on October 21, "Mantra" has made its debut at No. 98 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also secured the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Global (excluding the U.S.) chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, showing its strong global reach.

    This is Jennie's second time entering the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist. Her previous collaboration with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, "One Of The Girls," debuted at No. 100 in 2023 and stayed on the chart for 20 weeks.

    With "Mantra," Jennie set a personal record by becoming the first K-pop female solo artist to enter the Billboard Hot 100 with her own song. She also reached No. 37 on the UK Official Singles Chart, the highest ranking for a K-pop female solo artist there.

    On the day it was released, "Mantra" hit No. 5 on the Spotify Daily Top Songs Global chart, marking Jennie's best record as a solo artist.

    The song topped the real-time charts on Bugs and reached No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart in 57 countries, including the U.S., Brazil, Singapore, the Philippines, and Mexico.

    Jennie made history as the first K-pop female solo artist to reach No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Top Songs chart this year with "Mantra."

    "Mantra" is a powerful and energetic song that encourages everyone to shine in their own way and confidently embrace their unique charm. It promotes self-love and support for one another while showcasing Jennie's distinct style and presence.

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  • BTS Jin's 'Running Wild' Soars to No. 1 on Spotify Japan, Hits Global Top 10

    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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