A psychedelic-pop track from Australia's Tame Impala and a rap verse from BLACKPINK's Jennie have done something no K-pop collaboration had managed before: cleared the gatekeepers of mainstream U.S. pop radio. Here is exactly what "Dracula (Remix)" charted, and where.
What 'Dracula' Actually Charted — and Where
"Dracula (Remix)" peaked at No. 7 on Billboard's Pop Airplay (Pop Songs) chart, the first top-10 pop radio hit for both Jennie and Tame Impala on a format-specific airplay chart . The track first entered Pop Airplay's top 10 at No. 9 before climbing to its No. 7 peak, and reached No. 9 on the Adult Pop Airplay (Adult Pop Songs) chart . For a remix built on fandom-driven streaming, crossing into adult-pop programming is the harder threshold — and it cleared both.
Those radio gains fed the all-metric Hot 100, where "Dracula" peaked at No. 10 on the chart dated May 16, 2026, jumping four spots week-over-week . In its peak week the song logged 12.1 million U.S. streams, 23.1 million radio-audience impressions and 2,000 downloads sold .source
| Chart | Peak position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pop Airplay / Pop Songs | No. 7 | First pop radio top 10 for both acts; entered at No. 9 |
| Adult Pop Airplay / Adult Pop Songs | No. 9 | Crossed into adult-pop programming |
| Hot 100 (May 16, 2026) | No. 10 | 12.1M streams, 23.1M radio impressions, 2,000 downloads in peak week |
One clarification on the headlines circulating in K-pop media: the phrase "Billboard Radio Top 10" refers to these format-specific placements — Pop Airplay No. 7 and Adult Pop Airplay No. 9 — not the separate, all-format Billboard Radio Songs chart. A top-10 entry on Radio Songs itself was reported by some secondary outlets but is not confirmed in primary Billboard chart-history data, so it should be treated cautiously .
From Album Cut to Crossover: The Full Timeline
"Dracula" did not start as a collaboration. The original was a Tame Impala solo track released on September 26, 2025, as the third single from Kevin Parker's fifth studio album, Deadbeat . It made only a modest first impression, debuting at No. 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 2025 . The crossover story begins four months later, when a remixed version reframed the song for a far wider audience.
That remix — adding Jennie's vocals, including a new rap verse that opens "Hey, Kevin, what's up?" — was issued as a single on February 6, 2026, through Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment . The release is a two-track, roughly six-minute Alternative project, with writing credited to Parker, Jennie, Sarah Aarons and Carly Gibert .source
The momentum that followed was driven as much by social platforms as by playlists. A viral TikTok trend built around the song's "just get in the car" moment helped push streaming and, in turn, radio play through March to May 2026 . Early in the run, the remix lifted "Dracula" to No. 15 on the Hot 100, well up from the original's No. 55 debut .source
Live and remix activity kept the track in circulation. Jennie performed "Dracula" live at ComplexCon Hong Kong on March 22, 2026, and a Boys Noize "Disko" version was issued on May 12, 2026, extending the song's reach into dance programming as its pop-radio peak approached .
Why This Milestone Matters for Jennie and K-Pop
The No. 7 Pop Airplay peak matters because radio is the one mainstream channel that fandom-driven streaming rarely unlocks on its own — programmers add records based on broad audience appeal, not concentrated fan demand . Clearing that barrier gives Jennie a crossover marker independent of BLACKPINK's group machinery and confirms reach beyond her existing fanbase.
The chart record underlines the point. "Dracula" became the first Hot 100 top 10 for both Tame Impala and Jennie as lead or solo acts, making Jennie the second BLACKPINK member to reach the Hot 100 top 10 solo, after Rosé . That placed BLACKPINK among a short list: with multiple members in the solo top 10, the quartet became the fourth all-female group to do so, joining Destiny's Child, Fifth Harmony and the Go-Go's .
What sets the result apart from a typical K-pop chart run is its genre spread. "Dracula" hit No. 1 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs on the chart dated May 2, 2026 — displacing sombr's "Back to Friends" — and simultaneously topped Hot Rock Songs and Hot Alternative Songs . It also reached No. 1 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, spending at least 16 nonconsecutive weeks atop that chart . A single track ruling rock, alternative and dance/electronic tallies at once is an unusual range for a K-pop soloist.
As Billboard's chart coverage framed it, the result was the first No. 1 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs for both artists — a remix-driven crossover rather than a conventional album-cycle single (source: Billboard Chart Beat).
For the wider K-pop conversation, the takeaway is the format itself. A soloist crossing into U.S. pop-radio rotation and sweeping Western genre charts shows a path that does not depend solely on streaming volume — a distinction worth watching as more K-pop acts pursue mainstream radio outside Asia.
Global Chart Picture at a Glance
Beyond the U.S. radio milestone, "Dracula (Remix)" became a genuine worldwide hit. The track peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200 , marking Tame Impala's first Global 200 top 10 and another solo top 10 for Jennie. It entered the chart's top tier at No. 4 on the list dated April 11, 2026, registering 42 million streams and 3,000 sold worldwide that tracking week .
The remix charted strongly across individual markets, topping airplay in France and reaching the upper ranks of several European and North American charts, alongside Gold streaming certifications in Greece and Slovakia .
| Market / Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Global 200 | No. 2 |
| France Airplay | No. 1 |
| Greece | No. 2 |
| Luxembourg | No. 2 |
| United Kingdom | No. 4 |
| Canada | No. 5 |
The single's reach also registered on the artist-level metrics that track overall career momentum. Jennie appeared at No. 85 on Billboard's Artist 100 in early June 2026, her 12th week on that chart as a soloist — a sign that the crossover translated into sustained visibility rather than a single-week spike.
The takeaway across charts is consistent: one remix carried both acts from genre-specific recognition to broad commercial reach on three continents. For K-pop watchers, "Dracula" is a concrete data point that a soloist collaboration can chart simultaneously on rock, dance, pop-radio and global all-format lists — a multi-format footprint worth referencing as future cross-border releases aim for the same breadth.
Frequently asked questions
What did 'Dracula' peak at on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Dracula" peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, on the chart dated May 16, 2026 . In its peak week the track logged 12.1 million U.S. streams, 23.1 million radio-audience impressions and 2,000 downloads sold, jumping four spots week-over-week . It was the first Hot 100 top 10 for both Tame Impala and Jennie as lead or solo acts .
What is the 'Billboard Radio Top 10' achievement fans are talking about?
The verified milestone is on Billboard's format-specific airplay charts: "Dracula" reached No. 7 on Pop Airplay (Pop Songs) and No. 9 on Adult Pop Airplay (Adult Pop Songs) . It entered Pop Airplay's top 10 at No. 9 before climbing to its No. 7 peak. A top-10 placement on the all-format Billboard Radio Songs chart was reported by some secondary K-pop outlets but is not confirmed in primary Billboard chart-history data, so that broader claim should be treated with caution .
Who wrote and produced the 'Dracula' remix?
Kevin Parker produced the track, with writing credited to Parker, Jennie, Sarah Aarons and Carly Gibert; Jennie contributed a new rap verse opening "Hey, Kevin, what's up?" . The "Dracula (Remix) - Single" was issued on February 6, 2026, listed as a roughly six-minute, two-track Alternative release under Columbia Records / Sony Music Entertainment via exclusive license from Tame Impala .
Is Jennie the first BLACKPINK member to go top 10 solo on the Hot 100?
No — Rosé reached the Hot 100 top 10 first, making Jennie the second BLACKPINK member to do so as a soloist . With that result, BLACKPINK became the fourth all-female group to have multiple members reach the solo top 10, joining Destiny's Child, Fifth Harmony and the Go-Go's .
What genre charts did 'Dracula' top?
"Dracula" reached No. 1 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs — the chart dated May 2, 2026, displacing sombr's "Back to Friends" — and also topped Hot Rock Songs and Hot Alternative Songs, a first No. 1 on the rock/alternative chart for both artists . It additionally hit No. 1 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs and Dance Streaming Songs, and earlier ruled Alternative Airplay .
