Blackpink Star Jennie Makes History As Her Latest Single Debuts

Blackpink’s Jennie is no stranger to the Billboard charts, having already landed several hits as both a soloist and a member of one of the biggest girl groups in the world. This week, she manages a new milestone with her latest single, making her debut on a relatively fresh tally. As she does so, she joins a very exclusive group of South Korean artists who have found success on Billboard’s latest ranking.

Jennie and Doechii’s “Extra L” Arrives in the Top 10

Jennie’s new single “Extra L,” a collaboration with rapper Doechii, opens at No. 6 on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart. The list ranks the most-consumed tracks in the U.S. that fall under the dance-pop category, based on a combination of streaming, sales, and radio airplay.

“Extra L” is Jennie’s first hit on this ranking, as none of her previous solo efforts have landed on the tally before – though that’s not too surprising, given the fact that the list is only a few weeks old. It also serves as the only song she currently has on the tally, though given her star power, it wouldn’t be surprising if more of her tracks eventually make their way onto the list in the coming weeks.

Jennie Joins Lisa in a Chart Feat

As “Extra L” launches, Jennie becomes just the second K-pop female soloist – a musician typically associated with the genre – to land a hit on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart. The only other musician to achieve this feat is her fellow Blackpink member Lisa, who reached as high as No. 2 earlier this year with “Born Again.”

Lisa’s track, which features Doja Cat and Raye, is still performing well, though it’s now started falling on the chart. This frame, “Born Again” dips from No. 2 to No. 8 in its third week on the roster, making room for new arrivals like Jennie’s latest single.

Only Five K-Pop Artists Have Reached This Chart

Jennie is now part of a very small club of K-pop acts that have landed on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart. With her arrival, only five South Korean artists have placed on the tally so far.

The first K-pop musicians to appear on this list came from the boy band BigBang. Members G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung made history when their song “Home Sweet Home” debuted at No. 15 earlier this year. The track spent just one frame on the ranking before disappearing.

The Hot Dance/Pop Songs Chart Is Still Very New

The Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart is one of Billboard’s newest rankings, having launched just about two months ago. Because it’s so recent, it’s not entirely surprising that only a handful of K-pop stars have made their way onto the list so far. As more artists continue to experiment with dance-pop sounds, and as more time passes, that number could grow quickly.

Jennie’s “Extra L” Is a Dance Smash

Beyond her success on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart, Jennie is performing well across the Billboard rankings this week. “Extra L” launches inside the top 10 on three different lists, showing that she’s a major force on all of the company’s dance-focused tallies.

The track debuts at No. 3 on the Dance Digital Song Sales chart, meaning it’s one of the best-selling dance tracks of the week. It also arrives at No. 6 on Dance Streaming Songs ranking, proving that fans are pressing play on the cut in large numbers on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.