BLACKPINK's Jennie has crossed a line only one other female K-pop soloist had reached before her — and the song that got her there is not the one many early write-ups named.
No. 5 on the Hot 100, July 18, 2026: What the Chart Actually Shows
Jennie is now the second female K-pop solo artist to enter the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100, the weekly ranking of the most popular songs in the United States. The song is "Dracula," credited to Tame Impala & JENNIE, which climbed three spots from No. 8 to a new peak of No. 5 on the Hot 100 dated July 18, 2026 . It was the track's 41st week on the chart .
Quick Answer: Jennie became the second female K-pop soloist in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 when "Dracula" (Tame Impala & JENNIE) rose from No. 8 to No. 5 on the July 18, 2026 chart — its 41st week. Only BLACKPINK's Rosé, with "APT." at No. 3, had done it before.
She joins her bandmate Rosé, whose Bruno Mars collaboration "APT." peaked at No. 3 in January 2025 and stood as the highest-ranking Hot 100 song by a K-pop female artist at that point . Both entries came through collaborations with major non-Korean acts, and both cleared the Top 5.
The reach matters because of how the Hot 100 is built. According to Soompi, the chart blends U.S. streaming activity, radio airplay audience impressions, and sales data, with Luminate as the underlying data provider. That mix means the No. 5 peak reflects combined radio, streaming, and viral momentum rather than a fandom sales drive.
One correction is worth stating plainly: several secondary summaries misidentify the charting song as "like JENNIE." Official Billboard pages and mirror charts — including Billboard, Billboard Canada, and the Official Charts Company — list the No. 5 entry as "Dracula," the Tame Impala collaboration. "like JENNIE" was a separate 2025 solo track that peaked far lower, at No. 83 , and the mislabeling should be treated as an error.
How 'Dracula' Reached No. 5: A Six-Month Slow Burn
"Dracula" reached No. 5 through a six-month climb that began outside K-pop entirely. The song first appeared as an album track on Tame Impala's "Deadbeat," released in October 2025 . A reworked version, "Dracula (JENNIE Remix)," which added her vocals and a rap section, arrived on February 6, 2026 under Columbia Records / Sony Music Entertainment licensing . From there, the reworked single built slowly rather than debuting high — the reverse of a typical fan-sales launch.
The chart build was gradual and streaming-and-radio-led. The track first entered the Hot 100 Top 10 in May 2026, when Yonhap reported it jumped from No. 18 to No. 10 on the strength of 12.1 million U.S. streams and 23.1 million radio audience impressions in a single tracking week . It reached No. 8 in early July before the July 18 chart lifted it to a new peak of No. 5 .
What set this run apart was its engine. The rise was powered by short-form and TikTok virality plus heavy Top 40 radio rotation, not a traditional K-pop fan-sales campaign — making crossover radio penetration the decisive driver . The Hot 100 blends U.S. streaming, radio airplay impressions, and sales, with Luminate as the underlying data provider, so a slow, mixed-source build tends to signal genuine crossover reach rather than concentrated fandom purchasing .
On the same July 18 chart week, "Dracula" also led several genre and format rankings, underlining how broadly it penetrated U.S. radio and streaming:
- No. 1 on Pop Airplay — a second consecutive week atop mainstream Top 40 radio
- No. 1 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs
- No. 1 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs
- No. 1 on Dance Streaming Songs
- No. 3 on Radio Songs
- No. 6 on the Global 200
Full component totals — the exact stream, radio, and sales split — for the No. 5 week were not available in accessible primary chart pages and remain unconfirmed. Even so, the spread across dance, rock/alternative, and pop-radio charts shows a song that gained across formats over months, consistent with a reverse chart run rather than a single-week spike.
Why This Record Matters: BLACKPINK's Place in Billboard History
Jennie's No. 5 makes BLACKPINK the first K-pop girl group to place two members inside the Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 as soloists . Rosé reached No. 3 with the Bruno Mars collaboration "APT." in January 2025 , and Jennie reached No. 5 with "Dracula" on the chart dated July 18, 2026 . Both peaks came through collaborations with major non-Korean acts.
The record extends beyond K-pop. Across the full history of the Hot 100, BLACKPINK is only the second girl group — after Destiny's Child — to produce multiple members with Top-5 solo chart placements . That framing places the group in a lineage defined by durable solo careers rather than a single crossover hit, and it is the specific reason the July 2026 chart drew coverage well outside the usual K-pop press.
Rosé's "APT." remains the highest individual Hot 100 peak by a female K-pop solo act, and Jennie's No. 5 keeps that record intact while joining the same historic tier. As Yonhap reported at the time of the earlier milestone, "APT." became the highest-ranking Hot 100 song by a K-pop female artist when it hit No. 3 — a benchmark that now anchors a two-member group record rather than an individual one.
Jennie's own path to the Top 5 was incremental. Her prior Hot 100 entries climbed slowly before "Dracula" reset the mark, as cataloged by StarNews :
| Song | Year | Hot 100 peak | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Of The Girls | 2023 | No. 51 | Pre-Ruby collaboration |
| Mantra | 2024 | No. 98 | Early solo single |
| Love Hangover | 2025 | No. 96 | From album Ruby |
| like JENNIE | 2025 | No. 83 | From album Ruby |
| Handlebars | 2025 | No. 80 | From album Ruby |
| Dracula | 2026 | No. 5 | Tame Impala & JENNIE |
The jump from a previous solo-era ceiling in the 80s to No. 5 is the single largest leap of her chart career, and it distinguishes "Dracula" from the five singles off her 2025 debut album Ruby, all of which charted but none of which cracked the upper tier . Read together, the two members' peaks give BLACKPINK a group-level Billboard footprint that, for now, only Destiny's Child shares among girl groups.
For Fans Attending BLACKPINK Shows: What to Expect at the Venue
BLACKPINK's North American touring is active through summer 2026, so the chart run coincides with heavy demand at the group's U.S. arena dates. First-hand fan documentation from a show at the American Airlines Center — a basketball arena in Dallas — reported an official "hammer" lightstick priced at USD 55, T-shirts at USD 20, and hats at USD 40 (video: Danny Phan - Thằng Nẫu). Merch lines move quickly on show days, so arriving early is the practical move for anyone set on a specific item.
The same fan report documents the on-site experience: professional cameras are barred and security screening is strict at U.S. arenas, VIP suites seat roughly seven to eight people, and the set runs about two hours with in-set costume changes (video: Danny Phan - Thằng Nẫu). Standard arena concession pricing applies alongside the merchandise stands. Note that bundle contents and prices are confirmed only at point of sale and vary by venue, so treat these figures as a Dallas-date snapshot rather than a fixed tour-wide rate.
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For fans outside touring cities — or anyone who would rather skip floor-level queues — ordering from a licensed online retailer ahead of a nearby date is the lower-friction path. NAMANE's Official K-pop Merchandise Collection carries globally shipped licensed items; check individual product pages for current inventory and delivery windows, since sold-out tour runs tend to create demand spikes that tighten availability.
The takeaway for fans: "Dracula" at No. 5 is the headline, but the on-the-ground reality is a fast-moving merch table, strict camera policy, and roughly two hours of stage time per night. Plan entry time around security screening, decide in advance whether you are buying at the venue or online, and confirm any price or bundle only when you reach the point of sale.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jennie the first female K-pop soloist to reach the Billboard Hot 100 Top 5?
No — she is the second. Rosé of BLACKPINK reached No. 3 with "APT." featuring Bruno Mars, which Yonhap reported on January 28, 2025 as the highest-ranking Hot 100 song by a K-pop female artist at that point . Jennie's "Dracula" at No. 5 on the July 18, 2026 chart makes her the second . Both milestones came via collaborations with major non-Korean artists.
What is 'Dracula' and why is Jennie on a Tame Impala track?
"Dracula" originated as a cut on Tame Impala's 2025 album "Deadbeat," the project of Australian multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker, released in October 2025 . A remix titled "Dracula (JENNIE Remix)," adding Jennie's vocals and a rap section, was released on February 6, 2026 under Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment . That remix version is what charted at No. 5.
Some sources say 'like JENNIE' is the song that hit No. 5 — is that accurate?
No. "like JENNIE" is a separate 2025 solo track that peaked at No. 83 on the Hot 100 . The No. 5 entry is "Dracula" by Tame Impala & JENNIE, confirmed by Billboard's official artist page and third-party chart mirrors including the Official Charts Company . Summaries citing "like JENNIE" at No. 5 are incorrect and should be treated as a mislabeling.
What other charts did 'Dracula' lead the same week it peaked at No. 5?
In its No. 5 week the song also topped several format and genre charts: a second consecutive week at No. 1 on Pop Airplay, plus No. 1 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, and Dance Streaming Songs . It sat at No. 3 on Radio Songs, No. 6 on both the Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S., and reached a new No. 11 peak on Songs of the Summer .
Where can fans buy official Jennie or BLACKPINK merchandise if they can't get to a show?
Venue merchandise sells out quickly — first-hand fan documentation of a U.S. arena date reported an official "hammer" lightstick at USD 55 and shirts at USD 20 (video: Danny Phan - Thằng Nẫu). For fans who cannot attend, licensed online retailers including NAMANE ship globally; check availability and shipping timelines especially around active tour legs, when demand spikes and stock tightens. Confirm any price or bundle only at the point of sale, as offerings vary by venue and vendor.
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This article was written using information collected and analyzed by NAMANE's in-house K-pop research AI engine. We use AI technology to bring you faster, broader coverage, and in the process some details may occasionally differ from the latest facts. For important information such as dates, venues, and prices, please double-check with official sources.
