Jungkook Continues to Break Records on Billboard with ‘Seven’
BTS’s Jungkook sets new milestones with his solo debut single ‘Seven’
Jungkook’s Global Domination with ‘Seven’
BTS member Jungkook’s solo debut single ‘Seven’ continues to break records on the Billboard charts. According to the latest chart released by the American music magazine Billboard on June 7th, ‘Seven’, which was released in July 2023, has been on the Global 200 for 97 weeks.
In addition, ‘Seven’ has impressively charted in the Global (without the US) for 98 weeks, cementing its long-lasting popularity and powerful presence in global music.
Unprecedented Achievements
– Jungkook is the first Asian solo artist to remain on both the Global 200 and Global (without the US) charts for 97 and 98 weeks respectively.
– ‘Seven’ climbed to the 140th position on the Global 200, up 17 places from the previous week, and reached the 72nd position on the Global (without the US), a rise of 10 spots.
– It also debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, maintaining its position for 15 weeks, and peaked at number 3 on the UK Official Main Singles Chart ‘Top 100’, making it the first K-pop solo song to chart for 14 consecutive weeks.
Streaming Success
Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ has also made a significant impact on Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform, as it became the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist song to enter the ‘Weekly Top Song Global’ chart for 99 consecutive weeks.
Moreover, as of June 2nd, ‘Seven’ has topped Spotify’s ‘Daily Viral Songs Korea’ chart, showcasing its continuing popularity in his home country.
Album ‘GOLDEN’
In November 2023, Jungkook released his first solo album ‘GOLDEN’, which has been ranked on Spotify’s ‘Weekly Top Albums Global’ chart for a total of 83 weeks – setting a new record as the first and longest-charting album by an Asian solo artist.
Seven has surpassed 2.38 billion streams on Spotify, achieved in the shortest time by an Asian artist’s song.
Upcoming Events
Meanwhile, Jungkook, who is currently serving in the military, is set to be discharged on the 11th of this month.
His solo career not only highlights his talent but also reflects the global reach and influence of K-pop music, offering inspiration to aspiring artists worldwide.
