
Jennie and Kevin Parker Reveal How “Dracula” Remix Began
BLACKPINK singer Jennie and Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker revealed how their “Dracula” remix emerged from a chance meeting in Seoul and a series of remote recording sessions. In an interview published on October 14, 2026, the musicians discussed their first encounter, the creative process behind the collaboration and the song’s international success. Released in February 2026, the remix followed the original track from Tame Impala’s 2025 album Deadbeat. The collaboration has since approached one billion global on-demand streams and earned both artists their first top 10 entry on the Billboard Hot 100. Key Takeaways Jennie and Kevin Parker first met through mutual friend Peter Utz at a restaurant bar in Seoul, South Korea. Parker invited Jennie to join the “Dracula” remix after expressing his admiration for her voice. The musicians recorded remotely through Zoom, with Parker connecting from a hotel in China. Released in February 2026, the remix followed the original track from Tame Impala’s album Deadbeat. The collaboration has approached one billion global on-demand streams and appeared in approximately 1.3 million TikTok videos. Jennie and Kevin Parker Discuss Their Musical Collaboration Jennie and Parker reflected on their collaboration during a conversation for Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians series.












































