Bruno Mars is on the verge of making music history with his latest single “Risk It All,” which recently climbed to No. 2 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart. The track, from his 2026 album _The Romantic_, is just one step away from becoming Mars’s thirteenth leader on this key chart that tracks mainstream pop radio audiences across the U.S. Achieving this milestone would cement his status with the second-most No. 1s in Pop Airplay history, trailing only Taylor Swift, who currently holds 15.

However, Mars’s ascent to the top spot has been halted by a major collaboration between K-pop star Jennie of Blackpink and Australian musician Kevin Parker from Tame Impala. Their remix of “Dracula” has maintained the No. 1 position for a third consecutive week, proving the global power of K-pop influences on U.S. radio charts. This track marks the first Pop Airplay No. 1 for both Jennie and Tame Impala, highlighting the growing crossover appeal of international artists.

“Risk It All” is notable in Mars’s career as it joins “Lighters”—his 2011 collaboration with hip-hop duo Bad Meets Evil—as the only singles to peak at No. 2 on Pop Airplay without immediately reaching No. 1. Yet, with “Risk It All” still climbing, there remains potential for it to eventually claim the top spot. As the only artist currently with two hits in the top 10 of the Pop Airplay chart, Mars demonstrates formidable consistency with “I Just Might” holding steady at No. 6 alongside his rising single.

Earlier in 2026, Mars already added a Pop Airplay No. 1 to his impressive list with “I Just Might,” the lead single from _The Romantic_, dominating for six weeks and matching the longevity of his hit “Uptown Funk.” As Mars continues his streak of strong radio performances, the music industry watches closely to see if “Risk It All” can break through, which would further solidify his legacy amid fierce competition from emerging stars like Jennie.