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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BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently shared a fun conversation with her mom, revealing her mother’s unexpected reaction to her becoming a Chanel ambassador!

On March 13, a video was uploaded to the YouTube channel "Study King Genius Hong Jin Kyung." In the video, Hong Jin Kyung visited Jennie’s office.

Since Jennie had previously mentioned that Hong Jin Kyung always makes her laugh, she greeted her warmly with a big hug.

During their chat, Hong Jin Kyung shared a personal story, saying, "My daughter Rael went all the way to the U.S. to watch BLACKPINK at Coachella, but she got scammed when buying tickets. So, she couldn’t see BLACKPINK and ended up crying her eyes out." Jennie reacted with surprise and sympathy.

As they got to know each other better, Jennie decided to call her mom to ask about her prenatal dream. However, her mom didn’t answer right away, so Jennie joked, "She’ll call back later."

Jennie also opened up about her childhood, saying, "I had a strong sense of style from a young age. I loved fashion. I was a really obedient child, but when it came to school, I insisted on wearing what I wanted."

She then talked about her experience studying alone in New Zealand for five years, starting at age nine. "I think it was a crucial experience that helped shape who I am today," she shared.

When the topic of her Chanel ambassadorship came up, Jennie said, "It’s a brand I work with, but since I’ve been with them for so long, they feel like family."

Later, Jennie’s mom finally returned her call. When Jennie asked, "What was my prenatal dream?" her mother replied, "A really big tiger… ah, it caught a carp." Jennie laughed and said, "I think Mom is confused too."

But the moment that caught everyone’s attention was when Jennie asked how her mom felt about her being a Chanel ambassador. Her mother simply said, "Ah, it’s over."

Hong Jin Kyung then joked, "Does that mean it's now my daughter's era? It’s over?"—causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Later, Hong Jin Kyung playfully suggested playing a traditional Korean game with Jennie and made a hilarious request: "Jennie, when you go to Paris, I want to carry your bag. With my own money. But I’ll just bring a tiny camera and follow you a little. I won’t go inside Chanel."

After Hong Jin Kyung won the game, Jennie kept her promise and said, "See you in Paris (in October)," leaving fans excited for what’s next!

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