Jungkook, the youngest member of BTS, is currently making waves with his latest single, “Seven,” featuring Latto. The track has not only taken over the charts but also broken records since its release. Now, the latest that we know is that the song achieved groundbreaking success on YouTube within 24 hours!
Jungkook’s Record on Spotify
Jungkook’s fans have another reason to celebrate as he has recently surpassed BTS in monthly Spotify listeners. For the unversed, BTS previously held the record with 35.1 million monthly listeners. So, as of now, JK leads with an impressive 35.4 million monthly listeners. This feat establishes him as the current top K-pop artist on Spotify. This piece of news has led to the K-pop star’s fans sharing hashtags like “Ended BTS” and “BTS vs BTS” on social media platforms to celebrate his new achievement.
“Seven”: A Global Hit
“Seven” has not only debuted as a global hit but also sustained its success. The song’s remarkable performance on the global Spotify charts for a consecutive 30 days is a testament to its lasting appeal. Moreover, it made history on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart by amassing an astounding 100 million streams within its debut week. Not only that, but “Seven” also garnered around 112 million streams during its first week alone.
Billboard and iTunes Record
Jungkook’s solo endeavor skyrocketed to success on the Billboard charts. He became the first Korean soloist to simultaneously debut a song at No. 1 on three major Billboard charts: the Hot 100, Global 200, and Global Excl. U.S. This impressive feat highlights his global impact and popularity.
“Seven” also achieved a remarkable milestone on iTunes, swiftly claiming the top spot in around 2.5 hours across 100 countries. This achievement solidifies its status as the fastest song to achieve this feat on the platform. Additionally, Jungkook joined the elite ranks of BTS and PSY as the only Korean acts to claim the No. 1 spot on the UK’s Sky VIP Big Top 40 chart.