
BTS's Jimin has set a new milestone for K-pop on the Spotify US charts. According to Spotify, the title track "Who" from Jimin's second full-length album "MUSE" has surpassed 400 million cumulative streams on the US charts. This is the first time a K-pop song has achieved 400 million streams on the Spotify US charts, establishing Jimin as the most successful K-pop solo artist on Spotify's US charts.
"Who" is the first K-pop solo song to reach number one on Spotify US's "Daily Top Songs" chart without collaboration with foreign artists. As of the 5th, the song has charted for 400 consecutive days on this chart, setting the first and only record for a K-pop solo song. "Who" is currently ranked 91st on Spotify US's "All-Time Most Streamed Songs" list, surpassing The Chainsmokers' "Closer," marking the highest position for a K-pop song.
Jimin's album "MUSE" is the first K-pop album to surpass 400 million streams on the Spotify US charts and the first K-pop solo album to chart for 51 weeks on the "Weekly Top Albums" chart. This serves as an important indicator of Jimin's local popularity.
Currently, Jimin holds the record for the most cumulative streams by a K-pop artist on the Spotify US charts, with over 550 million total streams. These achievements contribute to further strengthening the global influence of K-pop artists. Jimin's records elevate the status of K-pop and are expected to have a positive impact on the activities of future K-pop artists.