
BTS's Jungkook is setting new records on Spotify. Jungkook's first solo debut song, "Seven," ranked 116th on Spotify's "Weekly Top Songs Global" chart for the week of December 19 to 25, 2023, since its release in 2023. The song achieved a groundbreaking long-term record by entering the chart for 128 weeks, the first and longest period for a solo Asian artist's song.
Jungkook's first solo album, GOLDEN, ranked 111th on Spotify's "Weekly Top Albums Global" chart during the same period. This album succeeded in charting for 112 consecutive weeks, the first and longest record for an album by a solo Asian artist. "Seven" maintained a high ranking even during the Christmas season, proving its status as a global mega hit.
Both "Seven" and GOLDEN showed strong long-lasting popularity, recording average daily streams of 2.3 million and 4.3 million, respectively. According to Spotify, GOLDEN surpassed 6.56 billion cumulative streams, the highest for a full-length album by an Asian artist. "Seven" achieved 2.72 billion streams, the first for a song by an Asian artist.
Jungkook's personal Spotify account recorded 10.2 billion streams in the shortest time among Asian artists and became the first K-pop solo artist to reach this milestone by combining all credits. With "Seven," Jungkook has remained on Billboard's major charts, the Global 200 and Global (Excluding U.S.), for 126 and 128 weeks respectively, demonstrating his unparalleled influence in the global music market.
Jungkook's achievements are seen as an example of K-pop's global expansion. His music has formed a fan base worldwide beyond Asia, contributing to raising the international status of K-pop artists. Jungkook's activities are expected to set new standards for K-pop in the future.
As a member of BTS, Jungkook balances group activities with his solo career. The group's successful activities have greatly influenced his high achievements as a solo artist. BTS has raised K-pop's global recognition by topping the Billboard charts multiple times.
Jungkook's solo activities attract great interest not only from BTS's fans, ARMY, but also from music fans worldwide. His music spans various genres and is loved for its unique style. These achievements show that Jungkook holds an important position in the music industry.
Jungkook's musical growth is leading changes in the Asian music market, positively influencing other artists as well. K-pop's global popularity is expected to continue. Jungkook plans to further solidify his musical identity within this trend.
Jungkook will continue to communicate with fans through various musical experiments. His music has become a medium that conveys emotions and messages beyond mere entertainment. This approach plays a crucial role in Jungkook's sustained influence in the music industry.
Jungkook's successful solo activities will remain an important case for K-pop artists to gain competitiveness in the international market. His musical achievements are regarded as a significant milestone illuminating the future of K-pop. Jungkook will continue to establish himself as an artist opening new possibilities for K-pop.



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