Jennie earns first music show win for “Less than a Lover” on M Countdown

BLACKPINK’s Jennie has taken her first music show victory for her latest solo track “Less than a Lover.” The win came on the July 30 broadcast of M Countdown, marking an early milestone in the song’s promotion cycle.

Jennie faced strong competition from fromis_9 and their track “Vitamin ME,” but ultimately topped the chart with a total of 7,712 points.

This achievement highlights the strong global response to Jennie’s release, with international fans — including many across Europe — actively supporting the track through streaming and voting.

The episode also featured a wide range of performances, showcasing both established names and rising acts in the current K-pop scene.

Among the lineup were KARD, DAY6’s Young K, Hyolyn, Wonho, PENTAGON’s Hui, and fromis_9, alongside newer groups such as 8TURN, LUN8, and The Wind.

The mix of soloists and groups reflects the diversity of today’s K-pop landscape, giving fans a broad snapshot of ongoing promotions this summer.

With her first trophy now secured, Jennie’s “Less than a Lover” is expected to continue performing strongly on music shows and global charts in the coming weeks.