Jennie made her first live performance of her new single "Mantra" on the popular U.S. talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! on October 15 (local time), receiving an enthusiastic response. 


Appearing to loud cheers from the audience, Jennie showcased her "hot girl" persona with an electrifying performance that captivated viewers. Despite the powerful choreography, she delivered flawless live vocals, earning massive praise.


True to her reputation as a "performance queen," Jennie commanded the stage with her undeniable presence, filling it with her unique charisma even as a solo performer. The high-quality performance mesmerized not only the live audience but also viewers at home.


"Mantra" debuted with 5.24 million streams on its first day, entering Spotify's "Daily Top Songs Global" chart at number 5 (as of October 11). The song also topped real-time charts on South Korea's Bugs and hit number 1 on iTunes "Top Songs" charts in 57 countries and regions, including the U.S., Brazil, Singapore, the Philippines, and Mexico. With "Mantra," Jennie became the first K-pop female solo artist this year to reach number 1 on the U.S. iTunes "Top Songs" chart, marking a highly successful solo comeback.


Written by Lee Seung Hun
Translated by Lee So Yun