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Tame Impala & JENNIE’s “Dracula (Remix)” Cracks Billboard Hot 100 Top 10
5/12/2026, 12:38:19 PM
Chart Milestone: First Top-10 for Tame Impala and JENNIE
On the Billboard Hot 100 dated May 16, the collaborative remix “Dracula (Remix)” reached No. 10. It marks the first Hot 100 top-10 entry for Tame Impala and the first solo top-10 for JENNIE, a member of BLACKPINK.
Background & Context: Prior Chart Activity
Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) previously co-wrote and co-produced Dua Lipa’s “Houdini” (#11, 2023) and Lady Gaga’s “Perfect Illusion” (#15, 2016). His solo version of “Dracula” entered the Hot 100 at #25 in October 2024. JENNIE’s earlier Hot 100 peaks were #55 with “One Of The Girls” (Weeknd collab) and #13 with BLACKPINK’s “Ice Cream” (Selena Gomez). ROSÉ, another BLACKPINK member, reached #3 with “APT.” in February 2025.
Key Figures & Groups: Artists and Historic Comparisons
- Kevin Parker – Tame Impala (psychedelic pop)
- JENNIE – BLACKPINK member, solo artist
- ROSÉ – BLACKPINK member, solo artist (previous top-10)
- BLACKPINK – now the fifth group with at least two women who have solo top-10 hits, joining Destiny’s Child, Fifth Harmony, Fleetwood Mac, the Go-Go’s, and the Runaways.
Data & Statistics
- Peak position: No. 10 (May 16 Hot 100)
- Original “Dracula” peak: #25
- Remix interim peaks: #15 (source 2) and #18 (source 1) before climbing to #10
- First top-10 for Tame Impala and first solo top-10 for JENNIE
- BLACKPINK’s solo top-10 tally: two members (JENNIE, ROSÉ)
- ROSÉ’s solo peak: #3 with “APT.”
Why It Matters
The collaboration creates a cross-genre bridge between psychedelic pop and K-pop, expanding Tame Impala’s mainstream visibility while reinforcing BLACKPINK’s record-breaking solo achievements. JENNIE’s entry places her alongside a limited cohort of female K-pop soloists who have reached the upper tier of the U.S. mainstream chart, reflecting the presence of Korean solo acts on the global market.
Official Statements & Responses
- Industry coverage notes that the remix “marks a new peak for the psychedelic pop collaboration and delivers a major career milestone for the singer.” (source 6)
- Commentary emphasizes that “the achievement gives JENNIE her first-ever top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 as a soloist, placing her alongside ROSÉ as the only female K-pop solo artists in history to reach the chart’s top tier.” (source 6)
- Tame Impala’s management announced a U.S. tour beginning in July, with Djo and Dominic Fike as openers (source 4).
Criticism & Opposition
No critical commentary or opposition was identified in the available sources.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the remix’s interim peak: one report lists a high of #15 (source 2), another cites #18 before the climb to #10 (source 1). Detailed streaming and radio metrics driving the surge are not disclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Dracula (Jennie Remix)” — Stereogum, 2025
- “My friends are saying, 'Shut up, JENNIE, just get in the car.'” — ABC Audio, 2025
- “Dracula (Remix)” — InMusicBlog, 2025
- “APT.” — Billboard list, 2025
- “Ice Cream” — Billboard list, 2025
What’s Next
Tame Impala’s July U.S. tour will feature the remix in live sets, and the track continues to receive strong streaming and radio support, as noted in recent coverage.
