K-pop Solo Artist Achieves Record-breaking Feat in 748 Days

Courtesy of Big Hit Music

Jungkook, a member of the globally renowned K-pop group BTS, has made history as the first K-pop solo artist to reach 5 billion hits on Spotify. This achievement comes within an impressive timeframe of 748 days since he established his own account on the platform, establishing a notable record within the K-pop realm.

The record-setting accomplishment is largely attributed to his debut solo single, "Seven (feat. Latto)," which amassed an impressive 1.4 billion streams. Notably, the single reached the 1 billion plays mark in a mere 108 days, setting a new record for the shortest time in Spotify history. 

▲ Courtesy of Big Hit MusicSimultaneously, the music video for "Standing Next to You," the lead track from his solo album "Golden," surpassed 100 million views on YouTube last week. All music videos for his solo singles, including "Seven" and "3D," have achieved this significant milestone.

"Standing Next to You" further made waves by securing the 87th position on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, extending its presence on the main singles chart for an impressive 17 weeks. The lead single made its debut on the chart at an impressive No. 5, underlining Jungkook's continued impact on the global music scene.

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