BTS’s Jungkook Makes Historic Entry into Apple Music’s ‘Met Gala-Worthy’ Album List with ‘GOLDEN’

BTS (Bangtan Boys) member Jungkook continues to spotlight his global musical impact as his debut solo album ‘GOLDEN’ earns a spot on Apple Music’s exclusive ‘Met Gala-Worthy Looks’ album list. Known as a highly selective editorial playlist, it features albums that define iconic fashion, art, and sound moments across the globe.

The Met Gala is the most prominent fashion fundraising event in the U.S., annually bringing together the world’s brightest stars and trendsetters. Jungkook’s ‘GOLDEN’ stands out as the only album by an Asian male artist included in this globally curated list.

The list boasts cultural landmarks such as Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’, Taylor Swift’s ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’, Lady Gaga’s ‘The Fame Monster’, Harry Styles’ ‘Fine Line’, Elton John’s ‘Caribou (Remastered 1995)’, and Coco Jones’ ‘Why Not More?’, positioning Jungkook’s album among the definitive sounds of generations.

‘GOLDEN’ is not only celebrated for its artistry but also for its unparalleled longevity on digital platforms. The album has broken records on Apple Music’s Worldwide Album chart, being the first and longest-charting album by a K-pop soloist, staying on the chart for over 500 days.

Additionally, ‘GOLDEN’ remains a staple on Apple Music’s European Album chart for more than 400 days, evidencing Jungkook’s massive fanbase and streaming power beyond Asia.

On Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform, ‘GOLDEN’ has achieved over 5.5 billion streams, making it the first and only Asian solo artist’s album to accomplish this feat (pre-filtering).

The album has also held a record run on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global chart, staying consistently for 78 consecutive weeks, marking the longest stay ever by an Asian solo singer.

Jungkook’s ‘GOLDEN’ is clearly not just another solo venture – it’s a global pop culture milestone.