JENNIE and Tame Impala’s “Dracula” has officially turned a viral crossover into a Billboard milestone. The song climbed from No. 18 to No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated May 16, 2026, giving both BLACKPINK’s JENNIE and Tame Impala their first top 10 entry on the all-genre U.S. singles chart. For K-pop fans, the moment matters because it adds another major solo achievement to BLACKPINK’s global chart story. For pop and alternative listeners, it proves that a psychedelic rock project can still break into the most competitive part of the Hot 100 when the right remix, fan energy, radio momentum, and short-form video culture collide.

The achievement also arrives at a time when JENNIE’s solo career has been expanding across music, fashion, festivals, and global media. “Dracula” was not built like a conventional K-pop single rollout. It began as a Tame Impala track, returned as a JENNIE remix, spread across TikTok, then grew into a multi-format chart force. That path makes the single one of the most interesting K-pop adjacent chart stories of 2026.

JENNIE and Tame Impala Hit No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100

According to Billboard’s latest Hot 100 report, Tame Impala and JENNIE’s “Dracula” jumped eight spots, moving from No. 18 to No. 10. Billboard credited the song with 12.1 million U.S. streams, a 5 percent increase from the previous tracking week. The track also reached 23.1 million radio audience impressions, up 20 percent, while sales rose 25 percent to 2000 units. Those numbers show why the song’s rise is not only a streaming story. “Dracula” is gaining across the three major pillars that shape the Hot 100: streaming, radio airplay, and sales.

For JENNIE, the No. 10 peak marks her highest placement on the Hot 100 as a solo artist. Stereogum noted that her previous solo high came with “One of the Girls,” her collaboration with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp from The Idol, which reached No. 55. Even BLACKPINK’s own Hot 100 history had stopped just outside the top 10, with the Selena Gomez collaboration “Ice Cream” peaking at No. 13. The “Dracula” surge therefore gives JENNIE a new U.S. chart peak both as an individual artist and as a member of one of the world’s biggest girl groups.

For Tame Impala, the breakthrough is just as striking. Kevin Parker has long influenced mainstream pop from behind the scenes through songwriting, production, and collaborations. Billboard pointed to his previous Hot 100 top 15 work as a cowriter and coproducer on Dua Lipa’s “Houdini” and Lady Gaga’s “Perfect Illusion.” Yet “Dracula” is the first Tame Impala song to reach the Hot 100 top 10 under the project’s own name. That gives the single a double-first narrative: JENNIE’s first solo top 10 and Tame Impala’s first top 10 as an artist.

Why “Dracula” Became More Than a Remix

“Dracula” was originally released as a Tame Impala solo track in October 2025. The JENNIE version arrived in February 2026 and reshaped the song as a duet, giving it a new pop texture and a fresh point of entry for global listeners. Korea JoongAng Daily and Yonhap both reported that the remix gained attention on short-form video platforms, which helped fuel its chart ascent. Rolling Stone Australia added that the sound had already been used in more than 545000 TikTok videos by early April, with celebrities including Bryan Cranston, the Pussycat Dolls, Lisa Rinna, Laufey, Eric Winter, Emma Chamberlain, Meghan Trainor, and Charli D’Amelio joining the trend.

That viral layer matters because it gave “Dracula” a second life after its original release window. Many remixes create a short spike, then fade. This one kept gathering context. Fans noticed the name switch in the lyric and leaned into the playful “shut up, Jennie, just get in the car” line. TikTok users turned the track into a performance prompt. Celebrity participation widened the audience beyond K-pop circles and Tame Impala’s established fan base. By the time the song reached the top 10, it had become a shared pop-culture reference rather than a narrow fandom event.

The numbers support that reading. A 20 percent radio gain shows that programmers were responding to listener demand. A 5 percent streaming gain in the same week points to continued discovery rather than a one-day viral flash. The sales increase is smaller in absolute terms but still useful because Hot 100 rankings reward balanced activity. “Dracula” did not rely on one metric. It kept building across platforms.

JENNIE’s Quote Shows How the Collaboration Came Together

JENNIE has already spoken about the collaboration in public. At the TIME100 Gala, where she attended after being named to TIME‘s 2026 list of influential figures, she described the “Dracula” process in straightforward terms. “I collaborated with Kevin Parker from Tame Impala. We had many discussions via Zoom meetings in Australia,” JENNIE said, according to Chosun English and OSEN.

The quote is short, but it tells fans something useful about the record. “Dracula” was not a detached feature assembled only for algorithmic reach. JENNIE and Kevin Parker worked through the remix with direct discussion, and the final version carries both identities. Parker’s nocturnal synth-pop world remains intact, while JENNIE’s vocal tone and rhythmic phrasing create a sharper pop entry point. The collaboration works because neither side disappears.

At the same event, JENNIE also reflected on her TIME100 recognition. “It’s a great honor, and I’m very happy and grateful to be here. Just being here is an incredibly proud moment for me,” she said. That public moment now connects neatly with the Hot 100 result. Within weeks, JENNIE moved from an institutional recognition of global influence to a concrete chart milestone in the United States.

BLACKPINK’s Solo Chart Legacy Keeps Expanding

The No. 10 debut in the top region places JENNIE beside ROSÉ in BLACKPINK’s solo Hot 100 story. Billboard reported that JENNIE is now the second BLACKPINK member to reach the Hot 100 top 10 as a soloist, following ROSÉ, whose Bruno Mars collaboration “APT.” climbed to No. 3 in February 2025. That detail turns an individual achievement into a group-history marker.

Billboard also placed BLACKPINK in a rare chart category. With JENNIE and ROSÉ both reaching the Hot 100 top 10 as soloists, BLACKPINK became the fifth group with at least two women members to achieve that feat. The list includes Destiny’s Child, Fifth Harmony, Fleetwood Mac, and The Go-Go’s. The comparison is powerful because it moves BLACKPINK’s legacy into a wider pop lineage rather than treating K-pop as a separate lane.

This is one reason the “Dracula” result resonates beyond a single chart week. BLACKPINK members have spent the past several years building individual identities without weakening the group’s name recognition. JENNIE’s “Dracula” moment adds a darker, alternative-pop shade to that portfolio. It sits apart from a standard dance-pop solo single, yet it strengthens the same global brand. The result suggests that BLACKPINK’s solo pathways are not limited to one sound, one market, or one promotion model.

The Chart Story Extends Across Rock, Dance, and K-Pop

“Dracula” is also unusual because it is charting across genre lines. Billboard reported that the track has topped Hot Dance/Electronic Songs for an 18th week and Hot Rock & Alternative Songs for a second week. That split identity helps explain why the collaboration feels bigger than a K-pop feature. It belongs to dance, rock, alternative, pop, and K-pop conversations at once.

Genre flexibility has become a major advantage for K-pop artists working internationally. JENNIE does not need to release a song that sounds like a standard Korean idol single to create a K-pop headline. Her presence alone brings the fandom, visual language, performance culture, and global attention that come with BLACKPINK. Tame Impala brings a different credibility: alternative festival culture, psychedelic pop history, and Parker’s reputation as a meticulous producer. “Dracula” sits exactly between those audiences.

The radio result may be the most meaningful signal for long-term performance. TikTok trends can ignite a song, and fandom streaming can defend a chart position, but radio airplay indicates broader public circulation. A 23.1 million audience impression week puts “Dracula” in front of casual listeners who may not follow JENNIE, BLACKPINK, or Tame Impala closely. That is how a crossover becomes a mainstream hit.

What This Means for JENNIE’s 2026 Momentum

JENNIE entered 2026 with strong solo visibility, and “Dracula” now gives her a U.S. chart moment that fans can point to with numbers attached. The milestone also lands after several high-profile solo markers, including her TIME100 recognition and continued global fashion presence. For a K-pop soloist, the hardest part is often converting fame into repeatable music results in multiple markets. “Dracula” shows that JENNIE can do that through a nontraditional collaboration as well as through her own solo releases.

The success may also influence how labels and artists think about international remixes. A famous guest name is not enough. The song needs a hook that travels, a sound that leaves room for both artists, and a social format that listeners can make their own. “Dracula” had all three. The remix gave fans a quotable moment, a visual mood, and a reason to return to the track long after its February release.

For K-pop watchers, the headline is clear: JENNIE has joined the Hot 100 top 10 as a soloist, and BLACKPINK’s individual chart map keeps widening. For everyone else, “Dracula” is proof that the year’s most durable pop hits can come from unexpected corners. A Tame Impala track with a BLACKPINK remix did not simply trend. It climbed into the top 10, crossed genre charts, gained radio strength, and gave both artists a career-first Billboard Hot 100 milestone.

Sources

Sources consulted for this report include Billboard’s May 11 Hot 100 chart report, Yonhap News Agency’s May 12 coverage, Korea JoongAng Daily’s May 12 report, Stereogum’s analysis of Tame Impala’s first top 10 hit, Rolling Stone Australia’s coverage of the “Dracula” TikTok trend, and Chosun English/OSEN’s TIME100 Gala report quoting JENNIE.