Jennie Makes History on TIME 100 & Rock Charts
Key Questions
Is Jennie the only K-pop act on TIME's 100 Most Influential List 2026?
Yes, Jennie from BLACKPINK is the only K-pop act featured on TIME’s 100 Most Influential List for 2026, making history in the process.
Why are netizens calling Jennie the 'Rihanna of K-pop'?
Netizens dubbed Jennie the 'Rihanna of K-pop' due to her solo momentum, including multiple Billboard Radio hits, amid her TIME 100 recognition.
What Billboard achievements has Jennie accomplished as a soloist?
Jennie is the first female K-pop soloist with multiple Billboard Rock Hits, highlighting her growing influence in music charts.
Only K-pop act on TIME 100 2026/'Rihanna of K-pop'; 'Dracula' remix w/Tame Impala makes her first female K-pop soloist w/multiple BB rock hits (top10 Airplay/top5 Alt/Sales).
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Updated Apr 16, 2026