Tame Impala and Jennie’s “Dracula” ties “Butter” by BTS and Fifty Fifty’s “Cupid” as one of the highest-peaking hits by K-pop acts on the Pop Airplay chart. South Korean singer and rapper Jennie Kim better known as Jennie performs onstage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 13, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Tame Impala’s single “Dracula” quickly became the alternative act’s biggest hit on a number of Billboard charts after it was released in late 2025. Only weeks after its initial promotional push, a new version was shared with the world that features vocals from Blackpink superstar Jennie. Her involvement, as well as the general catchiness of the cut, have turned it into a multigenre smash, the likes of which neither act has seen before.
For weeks now, “Dracula” has been flying up a number of Billboard‘s radio rosters, and thanks to Jennie’s name being officially attached, the track makes history seemingly every frame. This time around, as it climbs to an impressive position within the Pop Airplay chart’s top 10, Jennie matches some of the most successful tunes that feature K-pop artists in the history of the most competitive top 40 tally.
Jennie Hits a New Pop Airplay Chart High With “Dracula”
“Dracula” improves from No. 9 to No. 7 on the Pop Airplay chart this week. Tame Impala and Jennie hit a new high point on the list of the most successful songs being played on top 40 airwaves throughout the United States. That position marks not just an all-time peak for the tune, but also the artists – even when including Jennie’s work with Blackpink. The girl group has thus far scored four wins on the roster, but none have broken into the top 10.
“Dracula” Ties Hits From BTS and Fifty Fifty
As it flies to No. 7, “Dracula” ties with two other beloved singles by K-pop acts, and the three now share the honor of being the fourth-highest-peaking songs by artists typically associated with that genre on the Pop Airplay chart. “Dracula” is now on the same level as both “Butter” by BTS and “Cupid” from South Korean girl group Fifty Fifty. Those songs, which both lived on the rundown for an even 20 frames, stalled at No. 7 – though “Dracula” may continue to advance.
Rosé, Bruno Mars and KPop Demon Hunters Rule
Only three tunes that are credited to K-pop artists of any kind have soared higher than “Butter,” “Cupid” and now “Dracula.” Rosé – another Blackpink singer – became the first K-pop artist to hit No. 1 when she and Bruno Mars took their collaboration “Apt.” all the way to the penthouse.
Only a few months later, “Golden,” from KPop Demon Hunters, doubled that figure when it spent its first of several frames in charge. “Golden” credits four artists, but only two of them, Ejae and the fictional girl group Huntr/x, can truly be classified as K-pop artists.
“Dynamite,” another BTS favorite, lifted all the way to No. 5, which back in 2020 stood as the highest any K-pop musical act had managed. The septet owned that distinction for nearly half a decade.
Psy Started K-Pop’s Run on the Pop Airplay Chart
Just one other song by a K-pop artist has found its way into the top 10 on the Pop Airplay ranking. Psy’s “Gangnam Style” landed on the list back in 2012, and at that time, the fact that a tune performed in Korean was being promoted to pop radio – and succeeding – was an incredible feat, the likes of which had never been accomplished before.
“Dracula” Debuts on Another Billboard Ranking
“Dracula” lives on 21 different Billboard charts this week. That sum grows when compared to last period, as the cut launches at No. 26 on the Adult Contemporary tally. “Dracula” hits new peak positions on three lists in America, all of which are centered around radio airplay.