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19 hours ago
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BLACKPINK Star Jennie's Track ‘Like Jennie' Surpasses Lady Gaga's ‘Abracadabra'
Last Updated: Like Jennie has been crowned as the most streamed 2025 song by a female artist worldwide, surpassing Lady Gaga's smash hit track, Abracadabra. BLACKPINK's Jennie continues to thrive as her solo debut album, Ruby, consistently breaks new records, making the album one of the most successful solo launches by a K-pop artist. Jennie's widely acclaimed song from this album, Like Jennie, has achieved a new feat, as the song has surpassed all records to become the most streamed song by a female artist worldwide in 2025. As per reports, combining the streaming and audio figures from various platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and others, Like Jennie has been crowned as the most streamed 2025 song by a female artist worldwide, surpassing Lady Gaga's smash hit track, Abracadabra. This achievement comes after Like Jennie was named the best-selling song released in 2025 by a K-pop artist in the United States during the first half of the year, selling more than 500,000 units in the country. Moreover, Jennie's debut solo album, Ruby, has been acclaimed as the best album by a K-pop artist during the first half of 2025 by multiple magazines and media outlets, including Billboard, Rolling Stone, NME and Complex. Another popular music website, Pitchfork, has also named Ruby the best album by a K-pop soloist of all time. What Were The Fan Reactions? Soon after the news was released, fans took over social media to congratulate their favourite singer. One fan wrote, 'Jennie Kim, you will ALWAYS BE FAMOUS." Another fan commented, 'Jennie just made history! Her hit Like Jennie is now the most streamed 2025 song by a female artist worldwide, surpassing Lady Gaga's Abracadabra. Queen behaviour only." Someone else wrote, 'Jennie did not just top the charts—she rewrote them. Like Jennie is not a song; it's a global flex," while another fan stated, 'Jennie is breaking records and setting new standards—her music is clearly connecting deeply with listeners everywhere right now." Lets Delve Into Like Jennie Released on March 7, Like Jennie is the fourth single from Jennie's debut studio album, Ruby. In an interview with Elle Korea, she opened up about this global smash hit track, offering fans a rare glimpse into the personal message behind this upbeat track. 'In Like Jennie, 'Jennie' is just a pronoun. I made this song to convey the message that anyone who names themselves can love themselves and shine in their own way, and it was only used because my name is 'Jennie,'" Jennie revealed, explaining that she hopes everyone who sings the song will have that same feeling and describing the song as an anthem of confidence and healing. First Published: July 29, 2025, 12:35 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Straits Times
19 hours ago
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- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Jennie's 'Like Jennie' tops 2025 Female Artiste Streams, beating Lady Gaga
SEOUL: BlackPink's Jennie has truly made a mark with her solo debut, establishing it as one of the most successful launches by a K-Pop/Korean artiste. She's consistently breaking and expanding records across major music platforms. According to Allkpop today, her massive hit, 'Like Jennie', has been crowned the 'Most Streamed 2025 song by a Female Artist worldwide'. This achievement, based on streaming and audio figures from platforms like Spotify and YouTube Music, saw her surpass Lady Gaga's 'Abracadabra'. Furthermore, her album 'Ruby' has received widespread acclaim, being named the 'Best Album by a K-Pop Artist during the first half of 2025' by various specialist media outlets and prominent magazines, including Billboard, Rolling Stone, Complex, and NME. Adding to her accolades, Pitchfork, a highly respected music website, has declared Jennie's 'Ruby' the 'Best Album by a K-pop Soloist of all time'.
News18
6 days ago
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How BLACKPINK Star Jennie's Latest Solo Track Helped Her Find Strength
BLACKPINK star Jennie shared her thoughts on the group's comeback and talked about how spending time alone helped her get ready for new group activities. BLACKPINK's Jennie had a thrilling year, starting with her performance at Coachella, and she also earned praise for her first solo album, Ruby. Recently, Jennie shared her thoughts on the group's comeback and talked about how spending time alone helped her get ready for new group activities. She also explained the meaning behind her popular song Like Jennie, saying it is about encouraging people to 'love themselves and shine in their own way." While the South Korean idol uses her name in the song, the message is meant for everyone. Revealing how alone time helped her grow, the singer told Elle Korea, 'I learned and felt so many things while preparing for this solo full-length album Ruby. I felt that I had become a little stronger as I continued to bump into things and go through trial and error to increase the level of perfection. Since the other members also went through their own journeys and came back, we understood each other more deeply and became a more flexible and mature team. I think this promotion will be really special for me and the members." What Did Jennie Mean By Her Song Title 'Like Jennie'? Discussing more about Like Jennie, the BLACKPINK star mentioned, 'In like JENNIE, JENNIE is just a pronoun. I made this song to convey the message that anyone who names themselves can love themselves and shine in their own way, and it was only used because my name is JENNIE. I hope that everyone who sings this song will have that same feeling. I gained confidence while singing this song. It's a song that resonates positively, that even though the path I've walked so far has been difficult, I'm going in the right direction, and that I'm doing well." Where Are BLACKPINK Members Now? BLACKPINK members Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa are currently on their DEADLINE world tour. The tour began in Seoul and has taken them to many major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Paris, London and Toronto. Amid their tour, the group made history by topping both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. US charts with their latest single, Jump, released on July 11. The track entered at No. 1 on both lists. This is BLACKPINK's third time reaching the top spot on the Global 200 and their fourth on the Global Excl. US chart. Right behind them, Justin Bieber's new song Daisies landed at No. 3 on the Global 200 and No. 4 on the Global Excl. US chart. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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6 days ago
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Is There A Clash Between BLACKPINK Members? Jennie Sets The Record Straight
The BLACKPINK members decided to quash the rumours of a feud between them during their sold-out show in Toronto, Canada. The BLACKPINK girls just shut down the rumours of discord between them in the sweetest manner. The four members, Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and Rose, wrapped up two sold-out shows of the Canadian leg of their Deadline World Tour on July 22 and 23, filling Toronto's Rogers Stadium with thousands of excited BLINKs. During their second day in the country, they gave a special performance, which many saw as a gesture to dispel rumours that the girls were not getting along. On Wednesday, July 23, all the BLACPKPINK girls decided to perform Rose and Bruno Mars' superhit song APT during their show. Watching them dance and sing with wide smiles on their faces definitely crushed the rumours of discord between them. Fans loved their camaraderie on stage and also highlighted how the three others gave Rose her moment to shine while singing the song. Fans React To BLACKPINK Singing APT Together One fan took a dig at those who said that BLACKPINK was not getting along, saying, 'What happened to the narrative that they hate each other and hate being onstage?" Another added, 'I like how the pinks let Rose be the one who shines in this song, but letting her and the public know they're loving and vibing about it, and it feels genuine." A different fan wrote, 'The luckiest stop ever. Look how they're enjoying." BLACKPINK's Jennie Tells The Crowd How Much The Members Love Each Other Another moment that stole the spotlight during their show in Toronto was an unplanned yapping session between the members. Right in the middle of the stage, Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, and Rose started chatting and giving each other feedback, just as they would backstage. They clearly forgot that they were performing at a crowded stadium. *the pinks yapping to eo**yapping sessions concludes*jennie: sorry guys, we give feedbacks to each other because we love each other so much […?] Upon realisation, Jennie laughed and apologised to the BLINKs for their little heart-to-heart on the stage. She then took the opportunity to tell the crowd how much they all matter to each other. The Like Jennie hitmaker said, 'Sorry guys, we give feedback to each other because we love each other so much." Jennie further reassured fans that there is nothing to worry about, as even when they argue, they always make up by the end of the day. Fans loved this unfiltered moment on stage, with many even believing that Jennie subtly shut down the rumours of a feud between them. BLACKPINK's Deadline World Tour The four-membered K-pop girl group embarked on their world tour on July 5 at the Goyang Stadium in South Korea. After shows in the US, Canada, parts of Europe and Asia, they will reportedly conclude their Deadline World Tour in January next year in Hong Kong. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Spotify releases 2025 Global Impact List, highlights rise of K-pop soloists like Jennie and Jin
SEOUL – Global music streaming platform Spotify unveiled its 2025 Global Impact List for the first half of the year on July 21, spotlighting the growing influence of K-pop soloists such as Jennie, Jin and J-Hope. The list ranks the 30 most-streamed tracks by South Korean artistes outside the country between Jan 1 and June 30. This year's list offers a glimpse into the evolving K-pop landscape through a diverse line-up of artistes, highlighting the importance of artistes' charm as soloists and their active interaction with overseas musicians. One of the most notable trends is the rise of solo K-pop acts. Of the top 30 songs , 19 were by solo artistes and, among the top 10, nine tracks were sung by soloists. Spotify noted that the chart reflects a shift in K-pop from group-centred storytelling to more personal narratives and individual artistic identity. A total of 14 South Korean acts appeared on the list, including boy band BTS members Jin and J-Hope, Blackpink's Jennie, Rose and Jisoo, as well as Ive, Le Sserafim, NCT's Ten, Tomorrow X Together (TXT), GOT7, Seventeen, Meovv, BoyNextDoor and G-Dragon. Of the 30 tracks, only 12 came from artistes or groups outside BTS and Blackpink. Topping the list is Jennie's main track Like Jennie from her March solo album Ruby, followed by Jin's Don't Say You Love Me from his second mini album Echo, released in May. Jennie stood out with nine songs featured on the list, all from Ruby. Fellow Blackpink member Jisoo placed No. 8 and No. 27 with Earthquake and Your Love respectively, while Rose's Messy, part of the F1: The Movie soundtrack, ranked No. 14. J-Hope, who has been actively promoting new releases and his solo world tour, landed four songs on the list: Mona Lisa at No. 4, Sweet Dreams at No. 6, LV Bag at No. 10 and Killin' It Girl at No. 16. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore S'poreans aged 21 to 59 can claim $600 SG60 vouchers from July 22 Singapore Miscalculation of MOH subsidies, grants: Error resulted in $7m of over-payments, $2m in shortfalls Singapore Changi Airport handles 17.5 million passengers in Q2 2025 Singapore 2 charged over alleged involvement in posting of bail for man who subsequently absconded Singapore Teen charged after allegedly selling vaporisers, advertising e-cigarettes on WhatsApp Life Having a workout partner could be the secret to sticking to your fitness goals Singapore 2,500 turtles seized in India and sent back to S'pore, put down humanely after salmonella detected Singapore Ports and planes: The 2 Singapore firms helping to keep the world moving Ten's Stunner, the title track of his March solo album, BTS' RM's surprise collaboration with Epik High's Tablo, Stop The Rain, and G-Dragon's comeback single Too Bad were also included. Among group releases, Le Sserafim secured the highest group ranking with Hot at No. 9, also placing No. 23 with Come Over. Ive landed two tracks on the chart, Rebel Heart at No. 12 and Attitude at No. 21. TXT's Love Language came in at No. 20, GOT7's Python at No. 24 and Seventeen's Thunder at No. 25. Rookie girl group Meovv appeared with Hands Up and BoyNextDoor closed out the list with If I Say, I Love You. Aside from the strong presence of solo mega hits, another key takeaway was the popularity of K-pop collaborations with global artistes. Jennie expanded her sound and global appeal through collaborations with American singers Doechii, Kali Uchis and Dominic Fike, British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa and American actor-musician Childish Gambino. J-Hope solidified his global presence with collaborations featuring American singers Miguel, Pharrell Williams and GloRilla. G-Dragon's comeback track drew major attention thanks to his team-up with American singer Anderson Paak. The Spotify list also pointed to the increasing impact of original soundtracks from films and animation. In addition to Rose's Messy, the platform highlighted the rapid rise of Your Idol – a track from the Netflix hit Kpop Demon Hunters which, despite being released just six days before data collection ended, debuted at No. 41. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
