Billboard Hot 100 history has a new K-pop-related longevity record: JENNIE and Tame Impala’s “Dracula” has reached 16 straight weeks inside the top 10. According to a September 15 Yonhap report citing Billboard’s latest chart preview, the collaboration held at No. 6 for a second consecutive week.
That 16-week streak moves “Dracula” past BTS’s “Butter,” which spent 15 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 in 2021. On this specific measure, “Dracula” is now the longest-running top-10 song on the Billboard Hot 100 by or featuring a K-pop artist.
JENNIE’s “Dracula” Billboard Record by the Numbers
| Milestone | Current figure |
|---|---|
| Hot 100 position | No. 6 |
| Consecutive weeks in the top 10 | 16 |
| Hot 100 peak | No. 5 |
| Previous K-pop-related record | BTS “Butter” — 15 top-10 weeks |
| JENNIE remix release | February 6, 2026 |
The most important number is not simply No. 6. “Dracula” had already proved it could climb high on the Hot 100, reaching a career-best No. 5 for the collaboration. The new record is about staying power: remaining in the chart’s top 10 for four months is a different achievement from scoring a high debut or a brief viral peak.
The Billboard Hot 100 reflects the most popular songs in the United States using streaming, radio airplay and sales activity tracked by Luminate. A long top-10 run therefore points to sustained performance across the U.S. market rather than a single release-week surge.
How “Dracula” Went From a Tame Impala Track to a JENNIE Chart Record
“Dracula” did not begin as a JENNIE collaboration. Tame Impala first released the song as a solo track in October 2025. The story changed in early 2026, when a remix featuring JENNIE arrived on February 6.
The official release credits the remix to Tame Impala and JENNIE, and Tame Impala’s official lyric video identifies it as the “JENNIE Remix.” The collaboration then gained momentum on short-form video platforms, where clips built around the track helped send it back up the charts instead of allowing it to fade after its original release cycle.
That reverse climb is a major reason this record stands out. Many high-profile collaborations arrive with huge first-week attention, then lose positions as newer releases enter the market. “Dracula” followed a slower path. The remix gave an older Tame Impala song a second life, while short-form circulation and the collaboration’s cross-audience appeal helped turn the track into a long-running chart presence.
Why Passing BTS’s “Butter” Matters
BTS’s “Butter” had held the benchmark for years. In 2021, the single spent 15 weeks inside the Billboard Hot 100 top 10, including 10 weeks at No. 1. At the time, Yonhap described that as the longest top-10 run by a song from a South Korean artist.
“Dracula” has now moved one week beyond that mark. The comparison does not mean the two songs had identical chart stories. “Butter” was a BTS single and a No. 1 hit, while “Dracula” is a cross-border collaboration led by Australian project Tame Impala with JENNIE on the remix. Their peaks, release strategies and audience patterns are different.
But on this one specific measure — consecutive weeks inside the Hot 100 top 10 — “Dracula” now owns the longer run. That is the precise record that changed this week.
A Record for a Song “By or Featuring” a K-Pop Artist
There is an important wording detail for international coverage. “Dracula” should not be described simply as a JENNIE solo single or as a conventional K-pop release. The original song belongs to Tame Impala, and the hit version is credited as a collaboration with JENNIE.
That is why the most accurate description is that “Dracula” has the longest Hot 100 top-10 run for a song by or featuring a K-pop artist. This wording keeps the achievement accurate while still recognizing Tame Impala’s role in the song’s success.
The distinction also makes the milestone more interesting. JENNIE is extending K-pop’s U.S. chart reach through a genre-crossing collaboration with Australian psychedelic pop project Tame Impala rather than through a traditional idol release. That kind of crossover is increasingly important as K-pop artists build careers that move between Korean releases, global pop collaborations, fashion, festivals and English-language media.
Watch the Official “Dracula” JENNIE Remix
Tame Impala released the official lyric video for the JENNIE remix in February. The video credits both artists and provides the clearest official version of the collaboration behind the new Billboard record.
Watch Tame Impala and JENNIE’s official “Dracula” remix lyric video on YouTube
Why 16 Weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 Says More Than a Single Peak
A peak tells readers how high a song climbed. Longevity tells a different story: how long listeners, radio programmers and the broader market kept the song relevant. That is why the difference between a No. 5 peak and a 16-week top-10 run matters.
“Dracula” has now survived multiple waves of new releases while remaining close to the top of the U.S. singles market. Holding at No. 6 for a second week also shows that the song did not set the record by barely staying at No. 10. It remains firmly inside the upper tier of the chart.
For JENNIE, that gives the collaboration a different kind of value from a one-week headline. It shows that her name can remain attached to a major U.S. hit over an extended period, and that a remix can develop into a long-term commercial story rather than a short promotional event.
The Short-Form Effect Was Real — but It Was Only the Beginning
Yonhap’s latest report notes that the JENNIE remix went viral on short-form platforms after its February release. That social-media lift helped restart the song’s chart momentum, but 16 top-10 weeks cannot be explained by one viral moment alone.
Short-form platforms are especially effective at introducing a track to new listeners or reviving an older song. The harder part is converting that attention into months of chart activity. “Dracula” managed to do both: social media helped reopen the release cycle, while continued consumption kept the song competitive long after the initial remix buzz.
“Dracula” also shows how a remix can become more than bonus content. A well-timed collaboration can connect different audiences, create a new social-media narrative and return an existing song to playlists and recommendation feeds. In this case, the JENNIE remix helped turn an older Tame Impala track into a much larger U.S. chart story.
What the Record Means for JENNIE and BLACKPINK’s Global Reach
JENNIE’s role in “Dracula” adds another layer to BLACKPINK’s current era, in which the members are pursuing increasingly distinct solo identities while remaining connected to the group. JENNIE’s chart success here comes through a collaboration that sits outside the usual K-pop release structure, reinforcing how widely the members can move across international pop culture.
KWaveScope has also been following how BLACKPINK’s members are defining their individual paths. In another recent story, LISA discussed her solo growth while making clear that she still wants BLACKPINK to remain part of her future. JENNIE’s “Dracula” run shows a different side of the same broader shift: individual careers are creating new records without necessarily replacing the group identity that first made the members global stars.
Could the Billboard Hot 100 Record Keep Growing?
Yes. The 16-week mark is the new record as of the latest chart preview, not necessarily the final total. “Dracula” is still No. 6, which means it remains comfortably inside the top 10 heading into the next chart cycle.
There is no guarantee that the streak will continue. New releases, changes in radio support, streaming shifts and major album drops can quickly reshape the Hot 100. But because “Dracula” is still four positions above the top-10 cutoff, the next update will be watched closely.
The key point is simple: JENNIE and Tame Impala have already passed the previous K-pop-related Hot 100 top-10 longevity record. Any additional week from here would extend a record they now hold.
JENNIE “Dracula” Billboard FAQ
What position is “Dracula” on the Billboard Hot 100?
The latest Billboard chart preview cited by Yonhap places Tame Impala and JENNIE’s “Dracula” at No. 6 for a second consecutive week.
How many weeks has “Dracula” spent in the Hot 100 top 10?
It has now spent 16 consecutive weeks inside the top 10, the longest such run for a song by or featuring a K-pop artist.
What record did BTS’s “Butter” hold?
“Butter” spent 15 weeks in the Hot 100 top 10 in 2021. “Dracula” moved past that mark with its 16th week.
What is the highest Hot 100 position for “Dracula”?
The song has peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
When was the JENNIE remix released?
The remix was released on February 6, 2026, after the original Tame Impala version arrived in October 2025.
Sources
- Yonhap News Agency — “Dracula” reaches 16 Hot 100 top-10 weeks and passes “Butter”
- Billboard Canada — Hot 100 chart, showing “Dracula” at No. 6 with a No. 5 peak on the prior published chart
- Yonhap News Agency — BTS “Butter” completes 15 weeks in the Hot 100 top 10 in 2021
- Tame Impala Official YouTube — “Dracula (JENNIE Remix)” official lyric video
Information checked and cross-verified on September 16, 2026. This article uses the specific record described by current reporting: longest consecutive Billboard Hot 100 top-10 run for a song by or featuring a K-pop artist. It does not treat “Dracula” as a JENNIE solo single.
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