K-pop sensation JENNIE has been named one of the world's most influential people by TIME magazine.
On October 15th, TIME unveiled its list of 'The 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2026' on its official website. JENNIE stands out as the only K-pop artist to make the list this year.
JENNIE's influence in the music industry was solidified with her debut solo album 'Ruby,' which was recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the 'Top 100 Albums of 2025.' She also topped Forbes Korea's 'Korean Idol of the Year 2025' list, showcasing her continued success.
Her achievements on the Billboard charts are noteworthy. The collaboration with Tame Impala, 'Dracula (JENNIE Remix),' reached a personal best of 17th on the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, she became the first female K-pop solo artist to top the Billboard 'Hot Dance/Electronic Songs' chart.
Adding to her accolades, JENNIE's 'Dracula (JENNIE Remix)' has been nominated for 'Song of the Summer' at the prestigious 2026 American Music Awards.
The full '2026 TIME 100' list featuring JENNIE is available on TIME's official website. The details will be published in the magazine's October 27th issue, with the print edition hitting newsstands on the 17th.
Reported by Min-Kyung Lee, TenAsia 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr