BTS member Jimin’s solo debut album FACE has taken the world by storm, setting new records on Spotify and cementing his position as a top K-pop solo artist. The album has become the most streamed K-pop album by a soloist, surpassing the previous record held by fellow BTS member SUGA’s D-2. For the unversed, it was released on March 24, 2023. Within a remarkable four months of its release, FACE has achieved a staggering 800 million streams on Spotify, making it the fastest album to reach this milestone.
FACE: Most Streamed K-pop Album by a Solo Artist
Jimin’s solo album FACE has garnered immense love from fans worldwide, propelling it to the top of the charts. Surpassing 772 million streams on July 13, 2023, FACE made history as the most streamed album by a K-pop solo act on Spotify. The album’s popularity continued to soar, and on July 18, it surpassed 800 million streams, setting a new record as the fastest album to achieve this remarkable feat.
Like Crazy: Beloved Title Track
The album’s title track, “Like Crazy,” has further contributed to its record-breaking success. “Like Crazy” became the first and only K-pop solo song to stay under the Top 50 Global Daily Songs Chart for over 100 days, a testament to its enduring popularity. Additionally, Jimin holds another remarkable record as the fastest K-pop male artist to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify, surpassing fellow BTS member Jungkook within just 393 days, as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. The song “Like Crazy” achieved the remarkable milestone of crossing 300 million streams on Spotify within a mere 104 days, solidifying Jimin’s position as the fastest K-pop soloist to achieve such a feat.
Jimin’s Recent Activities
Amidst his soaring success, Jimin has been actively engaged in various activities. He was spotted at the Incheon International Airport on July 13, embarking on an undisclosed overseas schedule in New York, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next move. Fans were delighted to see Jimin’s cameo in SHINee member Taemin’s HARD dance challenge TikTok video, sparking nostalgia for their past collaborations. In a heartfelt update on Weverse on July 14, Jimin expressed his fond memories of an ex-BTS fan who is now a fan of Stray Kids’ Felix, whom he met during the PIXID video. He shared his genuine concern for this fan, affectionately referred to as ‘Jibangie,’ wishing them well.
Conclusion
Jimin’s solo debut album FACE has undeniably made its mark in the K-pop music industry, achieving unprecedented milestones on Spotify and garnering immense love from fans around the world. As the fastest album to reach 800 million streams and the most streamed K-pop album by a solo artist, Jimin continues to raise the bar with his musical abilities and captivating performances. Fans eagerly await his future endeavors, confident that he will continue to leave a lasting impact on the world of music.