BLACKPINK’s Jennie Becomes First Artist Of 2025 To Hit 500 Million Streams On YouTube Music!
She also becomes the first K-pop idol to achieve this milestone in 2025.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie has once again proved that she is on her way to becoming K-pop’s most successful soloist. The BLACKPINK member is currently dominating the global music scenario with her hit album ‘LIKE JENNIE.’ The song recently became the first song released in 2025 to gain 500 million plays on YouTube Music, surpassing big names. Read on to know more!
BLACKPINK Jennie’s Song Hit 500 Million Streams On YouTube Music
This milestone is very significant for Jennie as she became the first artist this year to get this achievement across all genres on YouTube. She has surpassed some of the music industry’s biggest powerhouse artists, like Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny, to hold this title
In addition, LIKE JENNIE now also holds the title of the most-streamed song by a K-pop act on YouTube Music in 2025. The accolade adds to Jennie’s growing list of solo milestones, further setting her apart as an artist who has successfully transcended her group activities to thrive as a soloist on a global scale.
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These huge numbers also bring to light the power of YouTube Music as a music streaming platform. YouTube Music was launched in 2018 and was a successor to Google’s Play Music. Now the service is known to be among the biggest streaming services in the industry, directly competing with Apple Music and Spotify. It allows fans to listen to official tracks, albums, and live recordings, while also providing access to music videos, dance practices, and artist-curated radio.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie released her debut solo album titled Ruby this year, which instantly went viral. The album features many chart-topping hits aside from LIKE Jennie, including ‘Extral’ ft. Doechhi and ‘Mantra’. Jennie’s ability to dominate both Korean and international charts reflects not only her artistry but also the ever-increasing reach of K-pop as a global genre.
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Aside from her solo activities, Jennie is currently on a world tour with BLACKPINK titled DEADLINE. The girl group also released a digital single called JUMP to accompany the tour.
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First Published: August 21, 2025 12:01 PM
