BLACKPINK's Jennie Kim has achieved a historic milestone in the K-pop industry, becoming the first soloist from the genre to have four songs certified by the Recording Industry Association of America...
BLACKPINK's Jennie Kim has achieved a historic milestone in the K-pop industry, becoming the first soloist from the genre to have four songs certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Last week, on December 1, 2025, the RIAA awarded Jennie's latest single "ExtraL" featuring Doechii a gold certification for surpassing 500,000 units sold in the United States. Jennie's Record-Breaking Achievement Jennie's journey towards this accolade began with her debut single "SOLO," released on November 12, 2018, which set the stage by achieving gold status in 2020. Her second certification came with "You & Me," a track that resonated widely, gaining gold status in March 2022. The following year, "Moonlight," a collaboration with American artist The Kid LAROI, also reached the gold threshold in April 2023, marking her third RIAA-certified single. Beyond the numbers, Jennie's musical style and innovative visual concepts have played a significant role in capturing a global audien...