Blackpink’s Jennie Beats Her Own Band With A New Hit

Jennie continues to carve out her own space in American pop music history week after week – and she does so again this chart frame. The Blackpink superstar sees her solo single “Like Jennie” arrive on a highly competitive Billboard radio ranking, and in doing so, she moves past several familiar faces to claim another impressive milestone and keeps promotion of her solo album Ruby going.

“Like Jennie” Debuts on the Pop Airplay Chart

“Like Jennie” opens at No. 40 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart this week, sneaking onto the roster in the final spot. It’s a humbling start, but appearing on this particular ranking at all is a real win for any K-pop act. The Pop Airplay tally measures the most-played tracks on top 40 stations across the U.S., and competition is always especially fierce.

Jennie Claims a Third Solo Hit on the Pop Radio Chart

With “Like Jennie,” Jennie claims her third solo entry on the Pop Airplay tally. That gives her one of the largest accumulations of hits among all K-pop acts pursuing careers without a group to lean on. Among solo female K-pop stars, it’s a really big deal, as only a select few artists who fit that description have managed more than one appearance, and even fewer have scored three.

Jennie Moves Past Rosé to Stand Alone

Until last week, Jennie was tied with her Blackpink bandmate Rosé when it came to solo hits on the Pop Airplay chart. Both singers had two wins apiece, standing side-by-side behind one other major name. Now, Jennie moves ahead of Rosé by securing her third entry, pushing her into sole possession of second place among solo female K-pop acts on the radio ranking.

Blackpink’s Lisa Remains in the Lead

While Jennie has pushed past Rosé, she still trails another Blackpink member. Lisa currently leads the pack among solo female K-pop artists, with four Pop Airplay hits to her credit. Lisa recently added her fourth winner, keeping her at the top for now.

Jennie Passes Blackpink

Jennie’s solo wins are beginning to eclipse some of the smashes she collected as part of Blackpink. With three solo appearances on the Pop Airplay chart, Jennie now edges past her own group, which has only earned two entries throughout its career.

Blackpink first landed on the tally back in 2020 with “Ice Cream,” a collaboration with Selena Gomez that marked a real breakthrough. The band followed up two years later with “Pink Venom,” which doubled the group’s career count.

Jennie’s Quick Successes on Pop Radio

Jennie’s solo rise on American radio has been relatively quick. She earned her debut on the Pop Airplay chart just over a year ago, in February 2024, when she appeared alongside The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp on “One of the Girls.” That collaboration proved to be a major smash, sticking around the roster for 15 frames and peaking at No. 18.

After that, Jennie scored again with “Mantra,” which arrived in very late 2024 and went on to spend 10 weeks on the list. Now, “Like Jennie” extends her streak of hits, and it may hold on for months, if it’s promoted well.