Blackpink singer Jennie's solo single 'One of the Girls' continues to make waves on the music scene. Despite being released over six months ago, the song is enjoying newfound success, catapulting Jennie onto two Billboard charts she has never graced before as a solo artist. This achievement is particularly significant as these charts are considered highly competitive in the industry.
'One of the Girls' makes its debut on this week's Pop Airplay chart at an impressive No. 40. The single enters the ranking as the last-place entry among the top-performing tracks at pop radio throughout the United States. With enough audience impressions, it has managed to secure a spot among the most popular releases in the country.
This milestone marks Jennie's first hit on the Pop Airplay chart as a solo artist. She joins an exclusive group of just three other female South Korean musicians who have accomplished this feat. Interestingly, one of her fellow Blackpink members, Lisa, became the first artist fitting this description to appear on the Pop Airplay chart a few years ago. Lisa, originally from Thailand but known for her K-pop contributions, reached No. 35 on the chart with her solo offering 'Money,' which remained on the list for four rotations.
Following in Lisa's footsteps, another South Korean solo female artist, Bibi, secured a place on the Pop Airplay chart in December 2021. Her track 'The Weekend' peaked at No. 31 and spent a noteworthy nine weeks on the chart. This song also featured alternative artist 347aidan, adding to its appeal. In 2022, Alexa, an American/South Korean artist, became the third South Korean solo female musician to join this exclusive club. Her song 'Wonderland' climbed to No. 38 and had a respectable three-week run on the chart.
While 'One of the Girls' showcases Jennie's talent, credit must also be given to The Weeknd, who takes the lead on the single. Lily Rose Depp, who co-starred with Jennie and The Weeknd in the TV series The Idol, is also credited on the track. Interestingly, this song and many others were created specifically for the program, which unfortunately was ultimately canceled. However, 'One of the Girls' managed to emerge as one of the breakout hits from the show.
Expanding beyond solo artists, when including girl groups, the number of South Korean women who have reached the Pop Airplay chart grows even further. Blackpink, as a group, has sent numerous hits to the chart and holds the title as the most successful female-fronted K-pop act in the chart's history. Other notable names like (G)I-dle, Fifty, Loona, NewJeans, and Twice have also achieved at least one chart success.
Jennie's presence on the Pop Airplay chart is a testament to her growing popularity and talent as a solo artist. With 'One of the Girls' making its mark in the music industry, it will be exciting to see what future accomplishments Jennie and her fellow Blackpink members will achieve both individually and as a group.
