Highlights
- JENNIE’s Dracula remix hits a new milestone on the Billboard Hot 100.
- BTS’ Swim extends its Billboard run on the global charts with 16 weeks of success.
- The latest Billboard rankings highlight K-pop’s popularity across global music markets.
JENNIE’s remix of Tame Impala’s Dracula attained the No. 5 rank on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, marking a historic milestone for the BLACKPINK member. The track’s three-spot ascent from No. 8, driven by a 3% gain to 59.6 million in radio reach.
Originally released as a solo track by the Australian alternative project Tame Impala last October, Dracula found a new commercial life in February after its JENNIE remix swiftly went viral on social media platforms. This internet momentum quickly translated into sustained across multiple radio formats.
Dracula Dominates US Radio Sector as JENNIE Leads Festival Lineups
According to Billboard data released July 13, 2026, Dracula led the Pop Airplay chart for a second week, after a two-week stint atop the Alternative Airplay chart in February. The collaborative track’s dominance is further showcased in its 27-week run on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, while also maintaining the lead in its ninth week on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs.
Industry analysts say that the song’s mid-summer resilience aligns with JENNIE’s recent European tour run. The singer finished three consecutive headlining slots at major European festivals, including Madrid's Mad Cool Festival. In addition to the Hot 100 chart, Dracula maintained its No. 6 position on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts.
BTS Sustains Global Chart Momentum Alongside JENNIE
Meanwhile, BTS’ Swim continues to hold strong in the upper tiers of the global market. The track ranked at No. 2 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, where it earlier recorded eight weeks at No. 1 following its April debut. On the Billboard Global 200, the song has retained its No. 7 position. Additionally, Swim has now logged 16 weeks of success on both the charts.
Therefore, the ARIRANG lead song and the JENNIE-Tame Impala remix’s success signals that South Korean artists can command permanent residency over global charts with massive streaming and digital figures within the Western music landscape.
