One single, 27 countries, one very good day for BLACKPINK’s Jennie. “Less than a Lover” didn’t just perform well — it went straight to No. 1 almost everywhere it landed, and it did it fast.
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Jennie Chart Snapshot
| Platform / Region | Result |
|---|---|
| iTunes Top Songs | No. 1 in 27+ regions worldwide |
| YouTube Global | No. 1 on Top Trending Music Videos |
| YouTube South Korea | No. 1 trending |
| YouTube United States | No. 1 trending |
| China (QQ Music, NetEase, KuGou) | No. 1 on all three platforms |
| Melon Hot 100 (Korea) | No. 2 |
| Release Date | July 24, 1 PM KST |
A Record-Setting Debut
According to Jennie’s agency OA Entertainment, “Less than a Lover” has now topped iTunes charts in more regions than any other K-pop solo release in 2026. That’s not a slow climb — the song hit No. 1 in dozens of countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Brazil, within just 24 hours of dropping.
Dominating Every Screen, Not Just the Charts
Beyond audio streaming, the music video itself became the top trending video on YouTube worldwide, while also claiming the No. 1 spot in both South Korea and the United States individually. That kind of simultaneous global reach — audio charts and video charts moving together — is exactly what separates a hit single from a genuine cultural moment.
China’s Triple Crown
“Less than a Lover” didn’t stop at Western platforms either. The song swept to No. 1 on three major Chinese platforms — QQ Music, NetEase Cloud Music, and KuGou Music — all at once, while also landing at No. 2 on Melon’s Hot 100 back home in Korea.
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FAQs
When was “Less than a Lover” released?
It dropped on July 24 at 1 PM KST, along with its official music video.
How many countries did the song top on iTunes?
It hit No. 1 in at least 27 regions worldwide within a day of release.
