BLACKPINK’s Jennie has made a historic milestone in the United States!
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently certified Jennie’s song “One of the Girls,” a collaboration with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp from the HBO series “The Idol,” platinum. This renowned accreditation represents over a million units sold.
Jennie’s achievement is particularly remarkable because she is the first female Korean soloist to win a platinum certification for a single in RIAA history.This achievement not only recognizes Jennie’s talent and popularity, but also demonstrates K-pop’s global impact on the music industry.
Jennie Kim, or simply Jennie, is a well-known South Korean singer, rapper, and actor. Jennie was born and raised in South Korea, and she spent five formative years studying in New Zealand before coming home in 2010. She rose to prominence as a member of BLACKPINK, YG Entertainment’s massively successful girl group that debuted in 2016.
In addition to her group’s success, Jennie has gained popularity as a solo performer. Her debut single “Solo” in 2018 topped the South Korean and US Billboard World Digital Songs charts, and its music video was the first by a female K-pop soloist to reach one billion views on YouTube. Her succeeding albums, notably “You & Me” and “One of the Girls,” have cemented her place as a global pop icon.
Aside from music, Jennie is known for her fashion flair and is lovingly referred to as the “Human Chanel”. She is a well-known figure on social media, with the fastest YouTube account to gain one million subscribers among Korean celebrities.
BLACKPINK, which included members Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa as well as Jennie, made a stir in 2016 and soon soared to international recognition with hits including “Whistle” and “Boombayah”. They continue to top global charts and have received recognition for their influence and accomplishments, including stints on the Billboard Hot 100 and huge stadium tours.
