BTS’ Jung Kook Surpasses 190 Million Streams with ‘Never Let Go’ on Spotify

BTS (Beyond the Scene) member Jung Kook continues to showcase his global influence with his self-composed digital single ‘Never Let Go’, which has crossed 190 million streams on Spotify. Originally released during his military service, the track illustrates his undying connection with fans.

‘Never Let Go’ is a fan song that conveys the message of never letting go of the hands we’ve held together. It was penned and composed by Jung Kook as a heartfelt tribute to fans, marking BTS’ debut anniversary celebration, known as ‘2024 FESTA’. The song was officially released on June 13, symbolizing the group’s commitment to their fan base, ARMY.

Thanks to its emotional depth and thematic connection, ‘Never Let Go’ is now on the verge of reaching 200 million total plays, adding to Jung Kook’s impressive digital footprint. The track achieved 34.78 million streams in its first week alone, earning the title of highest debut-week streams in 2024 for any K-Pop solo release.

Including this latest record, Jung Kook now boasts nine solo tracks on his Spotify profile that have surpassed 200 million streams. When including his BTS solo tracks like ‘Euphoria’ and ‘시차’, his total rises to 11 songs over the 200 million mark.

Complementing the success of the audio track, a lyric video titled ‘Jung Kook – Never Let Go Lyric Video’ was shared via the group’s official YouTube channel BANGTANTV. The visual accompaniment has already racked up over 12.7 million views, further testament to the song’s viral success and emotional impact.

As Jung Kook completes his military service, he continues to resonate with global listeners, proving that the bond between BTS and their fans remains unbreakable—just like the message behind Never Let Go.