Fastest K-pop Soloist To Reach 500 Million Streams On Spotify (Record By Lisa)

The Official Award Of A Certificate

The fastest K-pop soloist to reach 500 million streams on Spotify for a single song is Lisa of BLACKPINK with her track “MONEY,” achieving this milestone in approximately 312 days (just over 10 months) after its release on September 10, 2021. This record, announced by YG Entertainment on July 19, 2022, made “MONEY” the fastest song by a K-pop soloist to hit 500 million streams, breaking the previous record set by BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That.” The K-pop Records Library certifies this achievement, celebrating Lisa’s global impact and the dedication of her fans, BLINKs.

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Released as part of Lisa’s debut solo single album LALISA, “MONEY” is a bold hip-hop anthem showcasing her fierce rap delivery and magnetic charisma. The track, with its infectious beat and confident lyrics, resonated globally, becoming a viral sensation on platforms like TikTok and X. According to YG Entertainment, “MONEY” surpassed 500 million streams by July 19, 2022, breaking the previous record held by BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That,” as reported by Soompi. This milestone outpaced other K-pop soloists, including BTS’s Jung Kook and Jimin, whose single tracks took longer to reach the same mark.
Lisa’s record-setting achievement underscores her status as a trailblazing soloist, complementing her role in BLACKPINK. As the first female K-pop artist to achieve this streaming milestone so quickly, she paved the way for future soloists, blending K-pop with hip-hop influences that resonated across genres.