Joining One Direction, BLACKPINK becomes the only other group with over 500 million Spotify plays on all of its members’ first solo tracks. This enormous accomplishment not only reestablishes them as one of the best K-pop bands of our day, but it also demonstrates their global influence.
Rosé’s song “On the Ground” reached 500 million Spotify plays on January 3 of this year. She is currently enjoying the success of her most recent solo single, “APT,” which features Bruno Mars, a global superstar. In addition to receiving 800 million streams, APT. won Song of the Year at the 2024 Asia Artist Awards (AAA).
Jennie’s solo debut single, SOLO, which was released six years ago, has also received 500 million Spotify plays. Mantra, her most recent solo record, has been generating a lot of buzz lately. On the day of the song’s release, she achieved a new personal record with Mantra, surpassing 5 million Spotify plays.
Lisa made her solo debut in 2021 with the song LALISA, which in June 2024 had received over 500 million Spotify plays. At the moment, she is bracing for the release of her most recent album, Alter Ego. It is her first project after leaving YG Entertainment and starting her own business with LLOUD, and it will be released on February 28, 2025.
In just 585 days, Jisoo, the oldest member of BLACKPINK, reached 500 million Spotify plays with the title single from her debut album, Me. The song, FLOWER, which was released on March 31, 2023, is the fastest solo song by a female artist in South Korea to accomplish this feat. Additionally, Jisoo’s ME became the K-pop female soloist’s album with the most Spotify plays 600 million.
