Blackpink’s Jennie Makes Radio History In America

Jennie’s new single “Handlebars” debuts at No. 40 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart, making her just ... More the third female K-pop soloist to hit the U.S.-based radio ranking. PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 03: Jennie Kim of Blackpink attends the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 03, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Foc Kan/WireImage)
The past several months have been busy on the Billboard charts for the women who make up the girl group Blackpink. All four singers have released music on their own, and each of them has made history in one way or another – and some of them continue to do so.
Jennie is the latest talent from the K-pop outfit to manage a special feat on the American rankings this week. As her new single “Handlebars” makes its way to radio in the U.S., Jennie manages something she’s never done before on her own and joins some familiar faces in doing so.
Jennie Lands Her First Radio Chart Hit
“Handlebars,” Jennie’s latest focus track, debuts on the Adult Pop Airplay chart this week. The tune opens at No. 40, beginning its run on the tally in last place, but still earning a very important spot. The single, which features Dua Lipa, marks Jennie’s first appearance on the Billboard ranking, which measures the most successful tracks on U.S. radio stations that cater to a slightly older audience at pop stations.
Jennie is the Third K-Pop Solo Female to Chart
As “Handlebars” arrives, Jennie becomes only the third female K-pop soloist (any solo artist known primarily for their work in the K-pop genre) to land on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. She follows in the footsteps of her Blackpink bandmates Rosé and Lisa, who have already managed this same accomplishment. In fact, both of them has now placed two different tracks on the list.
Three Blackpink Singers Chart Together
This frame is particularly packed with K-pop stars, because three of the four singers in Blackpink appear on the Adult Pop Airplay chart at the same time. As Jennie starts at No. 40 with “Handlebars,” Rosé’s “Apt.” keeps at its all-time peak of No. 5. Meanwhile, Lisa’s “Born Again,” a collaboration with Doja Cat and Raye, lifts from No. 40 to No. 38, reaching its high point.