JUNGKOOK’s solo tracks continue to dominate the charts and reclaim their spots.
JUNGKOOK of BTS continues to set unprecedented longevity records, confirming his unique presence in the global music streaming market. According to the December 20 Global 200 chart published by Billboard, his first solo track, “Seven”, reached #150. Released in 2023, the song rose 15 spots from the previous week, marking its 125th cumulative week on the chart.
This sets a record as both the “first” and “longest” for an Asian artist, solo or group, in terms of chart duration. On the same day, “Seven” also reached #81 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, up 12 spots, setting the “first” and “longest” record with 126 consecutive weeks for an Asian solo artist.
JUNGKOOK maintains his presence across two major Billboard global charts, demonstrating consistent streaming power. On the new Billboard Korea Global K-Songs chart, “Seven” ranked #15, “Standing next to you” #54, “3D” #66, and “Still with you” #97, placing four songs simultaneously on the chart.
Asian reception is equally strong. On Billboard Vietnam’s Hot 100, “Seven” held #1 for nine consecutive weeks. Previously, it topped the Global (Excl. U.S.) for nine weeks and the Global 200 for seven weeks, marking the first and longest simultaneous run in both charts for an Asian artist.
On the main Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the song debuted at #1 and remained for 15 weeks. On the UK Top 100, it debuted at #3, becoming the first Kpop solo track to remain charted for 14 weeks.
Streaming metrics continue to grow. “Seven” reached 126 weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs Global, setting the “first” and “longest” record for an Asian solo artist. Total streams surpassed 2.69 billion, a record for any Asian artist and the fastest ever globally for a debut track.
Recently, JUNGKOOK surpassed 10.1 billion cumulative streams across all credits on his personal Spotify profile, setting the fastest record among Asian artists and the first for a Kpop solo artist, further illustrating his global impact in music streaming.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS BTS, Billboard
