BLACKPINK's Jennie Sets New Record As Top K-Pop Female Soloist On UK Singles Chart With 'Mantra'

BLACKPINK 's Jennie is making waves in the UK music scene! On October 18, the Official Charts announced that her latest single, “Mantra,” debuted at No. 37 on the Official Singles Chart. This incredible achievement marks the highest ranking ever for a female K-pop soloist, surpassing the previous record of No. 38 set by her bandmate Jisoo with “FLOWER” last year.

But that’s not all—“Mantra” also debuted at No. 3 on both the Official Singles Sales chart and the Official Singles Downloads Chart, solidifying its impact.

A Closer Look at Jennie

Born and raised in South Korea, Jennie spent five years studying in New Zealand before returning in 2010. She debuted with BLACKPINK in August 2016 under YG Entertainment and made her acting debut as Jennie Ruby Jane in the HBO series The Idol in 2023.

Her career kicked off with the 2018 release of “Solo,” which topped both South Korea’s Circle Digital Chart and the Billboard World Digital Songs chart. Notably, its music video was the first by a Korean female soloist to surpass one billion views on YouTube. In 2023, her singles “You & Me” and “One of the Girls” achieved global success, with “You & Me” reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.

In 2024, Jennie established her label, Odd Atelier, and signed with Columbia Records. With “Spot!” she earned her second No. 1 on the Circle Digital Chart and made history again with “Mantra,” the highest-charting song by a Korean female solo artist on the UK Singles Chart .

A celebrated artist, Jennie has received numerous awards, including a Gaon Chart Music Award and a Golden Disc Award. She’s also the most-followed Korean individual on Instagram, known for her versatility and fashion sense, earning her the title “Human Chanel” as a global ambassador.

With “Mantra,” Jennie not only pushes the boundaries of K-pop but also sets a new standard for solo female artists in the UK!


(With AI Inputs)

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