South Korea’s multi-talented star Jennie, of the global K-pop phenomenon BLACKPINK, has once again proven her solo strength: the official music video for her single “ExtraL (feat. Doechii)” crossed the 100 million views mark on YouTube early this morning (KST).
The achievement marks Jennie’s fourth solo music video to hit 100 million views, joining her previous hits “SOLO”, “Mantra” and “like JENNIE”. Her debut solo video “SOLO” also made history by becoming the first music video by a Korean female solo artist to surpass one billion views.
A Renewed Solo Era
“ExtraL” was released on February 21, 2025, as a pre-release track from Jennie’s first full-length solo studio album Ruby. The song pairs Jennie with American rapper Doechii, and features a bold hip-hop sound that underscores themes of female empowerment and self-determination.
According to Jennie’s label, Odd Atelier (OA), the 100 million-view milestone was reached around 3:50 a.m. KST.
What This Means for Jennie’s Solo Standing
Music analysts suggest that Jennie’s ability to consistently rack up massive digital view counts signifies her broad global influence as a solo artist, not solely as part of BLACKPINK. While group activities remain central, achievements like this bolster her position on the international stage.
Her solo video catalogue now registers four distinct entries over 100 million views — a rare feat for female K-pop soloists. The milestone reinforces her status among the highest-impact solo performers in the industry.
The Broader Context
In a K-pop landscape where groups traditionally dominate streaming and video metrics, solo members branching out must balance both group and individual commitments. Jennie appears to have managed this with remarkable success. Her label’s strategic release plan for Ruby and its singles demonstrates a clear push into the solo arena.
Jennie also benefits from a global fan base; YouTube view counts reflect not only domestic South Korean audiences but streaming across multiple regions. This suggests that “ExtraL” and her broader solo output resonate worldwide.
What’s Next
With Ruby already released, the expectation is that Jennie will continue to promote this solo chapter through appearances, performances and collaborations — possibly capitalizing on this momentum. Fans and industry watchers will be interested to see whether her future singles can replicate or exceed this benchmark.
If past patterns hold, her next milestone could again set new standards for female solo artists in K-pop.
