Blackpink singer Jennie’s hit song “One of the Girls” has become a surprise success in America, spending 20 weeks on the Hot 100 chart. This ties it for the fourth-longest-charting hit by any South Korean musical act, alongside “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong and “Butter” by BTS. BTS still holds the record for the most weeks on the chart with their smash hit “Dynamite” staying for 32 weeks, while Psy’s “Gangnam Style” comes in second with 31 weeks on the Hot 100.
Despite its success, “One of the Girls” is set to fall on the Hot 100 chart this week, dropping from No. 90 to No. 97. The song, featuring The Weeknd and Lily Rose Depp, may soon disappear from the chart, but its place in history is secured. The only South Korean girl group to have a longer-charting hit on the Hot 100 is Fifty Fifty with their song “Cupid,” which spent 25 weeks on the chart.
BTS continues to dominate the Hot 100 chart with their hits, including “Dynamite” which gave them their first No. 1 on the chart and remains one of the most successful songs by a K-pop group. Psy’s “Gangnam Style” introduced many Americans to K-pop over 10 years ago and spent 31 weeks on the Hot 100 before being overtaken by BTS. Despite the popularity of these acts, Jennie’s success with “One of the Girls” marks a significant achievement for her and Blackpink.
The success of “One of the Girls” highlights the growing popularity of K-pop in America and the global music scene. Blackpink, BTS, and other South Korean artists are breaking barriers and making history on the Hot 100 chart, showcasing the diversity and talent of the K-pop genre. Jennie’s accomplishment with her hit song is a testament to the power of music to transcend language and cultural barriers, resonating with audiences around the world.
As “One of the Girls” slowly makes its way down the Hot 100 chart, its impact and legacy will continue to be felt in the music industry. The song’s historic 20-week run on the chart solidifies Jennie’s place in the annals of South Korean music history and underscores the global appeal of Blackpink and K-pop as a whole. Despite its eventual departure from the chart, “One of the Girls” will be remembered as a standout moment in Jennie’s career and a testament to the enduring popularity of K-pop in America.
