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BTS’s Jungkook has achieved a remarkable feat by staying at the top of the K-pop soloist charts for 20 consecutive weeks, where he remained at No. 35 this week. The golden maknae has made history as the first Korean solo artist to stay in the top 50 of the Billboard 200 for eight weeks. He has broken numerous records and set new standards for the industry with his solo debut album GOLDEN and its hit songs.
Jungkook’s GOLDEN: A Historic Album
Jungkook released his first solo album GOLDEN on November 3, 2023, featuring 11 tracks that showcase his versatile vocals, musicality, and personal stories. The album was a global sensation and a critical masterpiece, achieving over 10 million sales across the world and setting a new record for the highest-selling album by a solo K-pop artist ever.
The album ‘GOLDEN’ also conquered the worldwide music scene, achieving the top spot on the Billboard 200 in the US, the Official Albums Chart in the UK, the Oricon Albums Chart in Japan, and several other national charts. Jungkook became the first Korean solo artist to achieve this feat, as well as the youngest and fastest soloist to do so.
The album’s first song, “Standing Next to You”, was a huge success, entering the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 5 and leading the Digital Song Sales chart and the Global Excl. U.S. chart for two weeks in a row. The song also set a new record for the highest number of streams by a solo K-pop artist on Spotify, reaching over 500 million streams in less than 60 days.
Jungkook achieved a historic feat as the first K-pop solo artist to land four songs on the Hot 100 at the same time for several weeks in a row. These songs were “Seven” (with Latto), “3D” (with Jack Harlow), “Yes or No”, and “Hate You”, all from his album “GOLDEN”. He also broke the record for the most songs by any artist on the Global Excl. U.S. chart in a single week, with 11 tracks from his album making the list.
A Trailblazer for K-Pop
As a solo artist, Jungkook has not only cemented his status as one of the world’s most popular and influential musicians, but also as a pioneer for K-pop and Korean culture. He has worked with various artists from different genres and regions, such as Kid LAROI, Central Cee, DJ Snake, Major Lazer, and more, broadening his musical spectrum and exposing K-pop to new listeners. He has also earned many awards and honors for his accomplishments, such as being chosen as the Artist of the Year by Time Magazine, the Most Influential Person in Asia by Forbes, and the Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards.
He has also made history by becoming the first K-pop soloist to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, the first Asian artist to headline Coachella, and the first Korean artist to sell out Wembley Stadium. He has also donated millions of dollars to various charities and causes, such as UNICEF, Black Lives Matter, and COVID-19 relief efforts, showing his generosity and social responsibility. Jungkook has truly become a global icon and a leader for K-pop and Korean culture.
Jungkook’s achievements are more than just personal triumphs; they pave the way for future generations of Korean artists and propel K-pop further onto the global stage. He’s an emblem of artistic excellence, cultural pride, and social consciousness, proving that a K-pop idol can be a global icon, inspiring millions around the world.
In short, Jungkook isn’t just the golden maknae – he’s a golden thread woven into the fabric of contemporary culture, a testament to the boundless potential of artistic expression.
